A Board certified periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease, and in the placement of dental implants. Periodontists are also experts in the treatment of oral inflammation. Periodontists receive extensive training in these areas, including three additional years of education beyond dental school. They are familiar with the latest techniques for diagnosing and treating periodontal disease, and are also trained in performing cosmetic periodontal procedures.

The title Board-Certified Periodontist or Diplomate means that your periodontist has taken his or her education another big step forward. These professionals have gone beyond mandatory education requirements of the specialty and have passed additional rigorous written and oral examinations to further prove their expertise. Your board-certified periodontist keeps up to date with the latest periodontal procedures and equipment related to implant technology and gum disease. This doctor has experience in handling both routine and difficult cases and is recertified every six years by the American Academy of Periodontology, a standard setting organization. There is no requirement for a periodontist to obtain board certification. Its an accomplishment the professional chooses to seek to signify his or her dedication to the highest possible level of care. Periodontists who achieve this special certification are titled Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology to show that theyve passed this very demanding peer review process. Drs. Rubin, Mintz and Pernikoff are all board certified periodontists.

Periodontists often treat more problematic periodontal cases, such as those with severe gum disease or a complex medical history. Periodontists offer a wide range of treatments, such as scaling and root planing (in which the infected surface of the root is cleaned) or root surface debridement (in which damaged tissue is removed). They can also treat patients with severe gum problems using a range of surgical procedures. In addition, periodontists are specially trained in the placement, maintenance, and repair of dental implants.

During the first visit, the periodontist usually reviews the patients complete medical and dental histories. It is extremely important for the periodontist to know if any medications are being taken or if the patient is being treated for any condition that can affect periodontal care, such as heart disease, diabetes, or pregnancy. The periodontist examines the gums, checks to see if there is any gum line recession, assesses how the teeth fit together when biting, and checks the teeth to see if any are loose. The periodontist will also take a small measuring instrument called a probe and place it between the teeth and gums to determine the depth of those spaces, known as periodontal pockets; this helps the periodontist assess the health of the gums. X-rays may also be taken to observe the health of the bone below the gum line.

Some patients periodontal needs can be managed by the general dentist. However, as more and more patients are exhibiting signs of periodontal disease, coupled with research that suggests a relationship between periodontal disease and other chronic diseases of aging, periodontal treatment may necessitate a greater understanding and increased level of expertise by a trained specialist. Patients who present with moderate or severe levels of periodontal disease, or patients with more complex cases, will be best managed by a partnership between the dentist and periodontist.

Jay Rubin is a Board Certified Periodontist specializing in the treatment of periodontal disease and in the surgical placement of dental implants. He is the director of implant dentistry and an Assistant Professor of Dentistry at Touro College of Dental Medicine. He is course director for the second year class Intro to dental implants and the forth year course advanced implant case review. His area of expertise is in hard (bone) and soft tissue (gum) grafting, sinus augmentation, treatment of periodontal disease and dental implants. He is also certified in the pinhole surgical technique for gum rejuvenation and the LANAP protocol for laser treatment of periodontal disease.

Dr. Rubin has always enjoyed teaching and giving over his knowledge to the next generation. Prior to joining Touro College of dental medicine, Dr. Rubin previously held positions on the faculty of Columbia College of Dental Medicine and Fairleigh Dickinson Universities, where he taught third and fourth-year students in periodontics. He is an international lecturer and has lectured for various hospitals, residency programs, implant companies and dental meetings.

Dr. Rubin graduated from Yeshiva University with a Bachelors degree in Biology. Dr. Rubin then earned his D.M.D. from the prestigious University of Pennsylvania, and was certified in advanced general dentistry and periodontics at Fairleigh Dickinson University. He received board certification in periodontology and dental implant surgery from the American board of periodontology.

Laser Gum SurgeryLANAP/Lasers Certified PeriodontistPinhole Surgical Technique [for Gingival Grafting] CertifiedBoard certified in periodontics and implantology, American board of PeriodontologyPeriodontics Specialty Certificate, Fairleigh Dickinson, 1990Advanced Education General Dentistry, Fairleigh Dickinson, 1989D.M.D., University of Pennsylvania, 1987B.A., Yeshiva University, 1983

Dr. Shalom Mintz is a board certified periodontist with over twelve years of experience in periodontics and implants. With an extensive knowledge of periodontal disease and advanced training in dental implant therapy, Dr. Mintz expertly provides his patients with top quality oral care, including a vast variety of services and procedures such as laser therapy, implants, sinus lifts, extractions, and bone grafts. Dr. Mintz is a certified instructor for the Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry where he teaches dentists about the LANAP protocol.

However, more than his outstanding expertise in periodontal procedures, Dr. Mintz exhibits an unusual sense of genuine compassion for his patients. He displays extraordinary commitment and dedication, making himself personally available 24/7 for his patients. Shalom Mintz is a father of five, residing with his beautiful wife and family in Rockland County. In his free time, he enjoys staying active with sports including ice hockey, basketball, and baseball.

Laser Gum SurgeryLANAP/Lasers Certified PeriodontistLANAP/Lasers Certified Instructor (Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry)Pinhole Surgical Technique [for Gingival Grafting] CertifiedBoard certified in periodontics and implantology, American Board of PeriodontologyPeriodontics Specialty Certificate, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, 2008M.S., Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, 2008D.D.S., SUNY Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine, 2005B.S., Brooklyn College, Cum Laude, 2001

Dr. Alan Pernikoff is a born and raised New York City Board Certified Periodontist. After receiving his Bachelors of Arts from Brooklyn College, he earned his Doctorate in Dental Surgery from New York University College of Dentistry. It was during this time in which he discovered his passion in Periodontics as he graduated with honors in Periodontics and received the Quintessence award for Clinical Achievement in Periodontics.

After completing a one year General Practice Residency at New York Hospital Queens where he received the Dr. Lawrence Diamond award for Clinical Excellence in Periodontics, Dr. Pernikoff went on to complete a 3 year specialty training program in the field of Periodontics and Implant Dentistry at NYU College of Dentistry. While being trained and mentored by some of the top periodontists in the field, he obtained vast knowledge in treating patients with a wide range of services and procedures, both simple and complex, including dental implants, periodontal plastic surgery, periodontal therapy, sinus lifts, extractions and bone grafting.

Dr. Pernikoff has showcased and presented his work at dental meetings and symposiums including the American Academy of Periodontology annual meeting and the Jay-Siebert Tri-School symposium. Dr. Pernikoff believes in treating each patient as an individual and giving his patients all treatment options. He is LANAP certified clinician so that he can offer his patients a less painful and invasive alternative to traditional periodontal therapy using the FDA cleared Laser protocol to treat periodontitis. He is also a pinhole certified clinician allowing him to offer his patient a minimally invasive method to rejuvenate their gums without any blades or sutures.

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