Dr. Duane is a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry {F.A.G.D.} and a member of the Academy of Women Dentists, Suffolk County Dental Society, New York State Dental Society and the American Dental Association. She has also been involved with the L.D. Pankey Institute in Florida for the past twenty years.
Dr. Brian McCurdy graduated from Wantagh High School. He did his undergraduate studies at the College of The Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachussetts. Dr. McCurdy studied dentistry at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. He is also a graduate of the L.D. Pankey Institute.
He practiced dentistry with his father, Dr. Richard McCurdy, for fifteen years until Dr. McCurdy, Sr. retired. Dr. McCurdy has practiced general dentistry in West Islip with Dr. Elizabeth Duane (his wife) for over twenty five years. He enjoys all aspects of general dentistry, in particular, cosmetic dentistry.
Doctors Duane and McCurdy have three children: Sarah graduated from Stanford University in 2012 and graduated from masters program at Stanford in 2016, Mary Liz graduated from Stanford University in 2009 and works for Google and Patrick graduated from the College of The Holy Cross. He spent seven years in the Navy and did two tours in Iraq. He and his wife both graduated from masters programs at the University of Virginia.
Annie has been with Doctors Duane and McCurdy for over 30 years. She began in Dr. Richard and Brian McCurdy 's Wantagh office. Annie has been at the front desk for most of that time but in recent years has switched mostly to assisting Dr. Duane. She still works at the front desk part time and enjoys keeping her hands in all phases of the office because she likes to keep busy. 'I enjoy working with patients one on one with the doctor and I especially like working on the children.' Annie and her husband have 2 grown children and they enjoy traveling, skiing, hiking and the beach.
Ellen joined our practice in 2002. She graduated from SUNY Farmingdale with a degree in Dental Hygiene in 1987. Ellen has been in private practice for the last 21 years. Ellen is certified by the State of New York to administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide for your complete comfort. Ellen stays current with new technologies through continuing education. Ellen lives in Holbrook with her husband and son who attends SUNY MARITIME. Ellen enjoys traveling, and is an avid Giants fan.
Margaret is Dr. McCurdy's chairside dental assistant. She has been a wonderful asset to our office with her ogranizational skills and attention to details. Margaret has been with our practice for over 11 years. She has been in the dental field for over 30 years. Margaret is married with two daughters. Her older daughter is a graduate of FIT in Manhattan. Her younger daughter graduated from Delhi University in 2014.
Janet has worked in the dental/medical field for over 22 years as a front desk administrator. She is a friendly and caring person who takes pride in working for this office. Janet is married with 4 children and 3 granddaughters. In her spare time, she loves reading, traveling, boating and spending time with her family and friends.
Stephanie graduated from dental hygiene school at Northern Arizona University in 1999 with a bachelor's degree and has been practicing dental hygiene for 15 years. She is certified to administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide for your comfort at office visits. Stephanie appreciates the importance of optimal oral health and likes to stay abreast of the latest treatment modalities to treat periodontal disease. She enjoys playing music and enjoying the outdoors with her husband and daughter.
If you are looking for a highly trained and experienced dentist in West Islip, you have come to the right place. At our practice, you will receive the highest quality dental care. Our dental office uses the latest state-of-the-art equipment and cutting edge technology and we uphold the strictest sterilization techniques. We know that many people may feel anxious about coming to the dentist, so it is our goal to make your visit with us as pain and anxiety free as possible. We view it as our mission to educate our patients about all of their oral health care options and to help guide them to choose a treatment plan that is most suitable and appropriate for their needs.
We accept Mastercard, Visa, American Express and Discover credit cards as well as cash and personal checks. We also offer low-interest financing through CareCredit. We accept many insurance plans including Cigna - Radius, Aetna and Guardian. To find out if we accept your plan, please call our office.
Our office is located at 501 Pease Lane, West Islip, NY 11795 with ample parking in our lot. We are easily accessible by bus (Babylon Line). Please enter your zip code or city, state below for door-to-door directions.