Marshall Golan, D.D.S., founder of Golan Family Dentistry 38 years ago, offers the community the best in family care, cosmetic dentistry, implants, orthodontics, and periodontics. He is a 37-year Attending at the North Shore University Hospital (NSUH) Dental Clinic in Manhasset, New York. He supervises dental residents in the Special Care Dentistry clinic. Dr. Golan is certified in Forensic Dentistry, Implants, Cosmetic Dentistry and TMJ disorder.

Dr. Golan completed a residency in Oral Surgery at Harlem Hospital. He received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Columbia University School of Dental Surgery. He also has a Bachelor degree in Science from New York University. Dr. Golan is a member in good standing with the American Dental Association, Dental Society of New York, Nassau County Dental Society, Alpha Omega Honor Society and Academy of General Dentistry.

Howard Golan, D.D.S., partnered with his father in 1998. He graduated from the University Of Michigan School Of Dentistry and completed a general practice residency at North Shore University Hospital in New York. Dr. Howard Golan also trained two years in the Implant Surgery and Advanced Prosthetic Fellowship Program at NSUH.

In 2004, Dr. Howard Golan received a Mastership Certification from the World Clinical Laser Institute and utilizes the laser for procedures whenever possible. He lectures and teaches laser-assisted dentistry throughout the United States and Canada. Dr. Howard Golan is the co-founder of the Center for Laser Education and is a faculty member with the World Clinical Laser Institute. Dr. Howard Golan is founder and leader of the Laser Assisted Dentistry program at North Shore University Hospital, supervising clinical training of dental residents.

Dr. Jeffrey Etess brings a high level of skill and technical proficiency to Golan Family Dentistry. Utilizing state-of-the-art equipment and cutting-edge techniques, he provides a pain-free and hassle-free experience, making him the ideal dentist for pediatric patients, who affectionately know him as Dr. Jeff. Etess is compassionate to his patients concerns and always goes to great lengths to ensure their comfort with every procedure. His chairside personality always puts patients at ease. He resides on Long Island with his wife and three daughters, and is proud to be able to serve his local community in a profession that he is so passionate about.

Etess is an expert in all aspects of root canal therapy, including routine and complex procedures, endodontic re-treatments, pulp capping, endodontic revascularization, and all facets of endodontic and implant surgery thanks to an extensive educational background. He has been trained in biomimetic dentistry, allowing him to expand upon holistic dental treatments by reconstructing teeth the way nature intended, using the latest biologically compatible materials.

Etess completed his Bachelors Degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry at SUNY-Albany. He was awarded his Doctorate of Medical Dentistry (D.M.D.) from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, where he ranked among the top 10% of his graduating class. Etess then attended the prestigious Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency at Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine, providing advanced training in general dentistry, with subspecialties including oral surgery, anesthesia, implantology, prosthodontics, and more. He then attended the renowned NYU School of Dentistry, where he earned his post-doctorate Endodontic Certification in 2000. Currently, Dr. Etess has returned to school to obtain his degree and Board Certification in Integrative Biological Dental Medicine (I.B.D.M.) and Naturopathic Medicine (N.M.D.) at The American College of Integrative Medicine & Dentistry, he anticipates his graduation in February of 2016.

Tori Simicic RDH, BSDH has been a Dental Hygienist since 2005. She graduated from Farmingdale University with a Bachelor's of Science in Dental Hygiene. Tori is licensed to administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide to her patients. Through advanced continuing education classes, she is also certified to do non-surgical laser periodontal therapy to her patients. Dental Hygiene is her passion and it shows in her work. Tori has a very gentle approach that is very thorough, and puts phobic patients at ease with her gentle manor. Living a holistic lifestyle is very important to Tori, and she is very knowledgeable in holistic dentistry. In her spare time, Tori loves to spend time with her husband Brendan and her children Gabriella and Jackson. She enjoys cooking and entertaining for family and friends.

Drs. Marshall Golan, Howard Golan, and Jeffrey Etessincorporate laser dentistry extensively into treatment at our Williston Park, NY, practice. This no-shot dentistry approach minimizes patient discomfort and improves recovery time by reducing pain and swelling. The team at Golan Family Dentistry uses seven different types of lasers in the office to perform fillings, root canal therapy, gum contouring, andmuch more. Dr. Howard Golan has been using laser technology for over 10 years to provide his patients with an overall more comfortable dental experience, and is an international lecturer and teacher throughout North America and Europe on its use.

High-powered laser technology uses various wavelengths and quick pulses of light to deliver precise dental treatment compared to traditional methods. Since the introduction of lasers into the dental industry in 1994, dentists have used them for both surgical and non-surgical procedures, such as:

At Golan Family Dentistry, we can use laser dentistry during most procedures for optimal comfort, reduced swelling, and faster recovery. This approach to dentistry minimizes your need for shots and other types of anesthesia. Our trusted dentists are passionate about combining high-quality technology with integrative dentistry to provide patients with an overall smoother and more comfortable dental experience.

Root canals get a bad rap! In many cases rightfully so. Thousands and thousands of root canals are done every day and every patient patients tell me the horror stories. While most root canals last for a long time, the reality is that root canals pose many inherent risks.

First, root canals are only performed when the nerve is dying or dead. Thus, we do not do root canals just because the decay is deep. In fact, with our biomimetic philosophy and protocol we can often avoid root canal in deep decay situations. Just because there is a lot of decay does not mean it needs a root canal. Dr. Etess and Drs. Golan are committed to keeping your tooth alive

Second, root canals are done blind. They are done with instruments and irrigants that go down thin, tiny canals that the practitioner cannot see. They rely on x-rays on electronic locators to make sure that the canal is cleaned, shaped and sealed correctly. Unfortunately, the root canal is not two dimensional. The root canal system is a series of twists and turns, with areas that harbor microscopic bacteria. It is virtually impossible to know if all the bacteria is removed. In fact, we cannot remove them all. Thus, when we seal a root canal, we always leave bacteria there.

It is of the utmost importance therefore, that we as dentists do everything we can to remove as many bacteria as possible. We need to go above and beyond what we used to do and use technology to get disinfection to areas we could never reach before.

Dr. Etess and Golan Family Dentistry is committed to this quest. We incorporate laser and ozone technology to make sure that we disinfect root canals as well as known to dentistry today. While success cannot be guaranteed, we are confident that we are raising the probability of success.

Finally, root canals weaken teeth. By dehydrating the tooth, the tooth becomes brittle. Traditional crowns and posts do not support this weakened tooth long term. Thus, even a root canal tooth must be restored with special attention paid to biomimetics so that the tooth can function normally for years to come. Dr. Etess and Dr. Howie arepractitioners trained in biomimetics whocan restore the root canal tooth with strength and flexibility that approaches what the natural tooth was.

Dental implants are small, screw-like posts made from durable titanium, surgically placed in the jaw to replace a missing tooth. The posts fuse with your jawbone and secure an implant-supported crown, bridge, or denture to restore your smile.

Have been treated here over the past two and a half years and am very satisfied with their level of expertise. Endodontist, periodontal, orthodontist, they supply who you need to meet your dental needs. I just had an implant done today and feel fine two hours later.

To qualify for this procedure, it is imperative that you have good oral health, sufficient jawbone strength, and that you do not smoke. Treatment is only safe for patients who are healthy enough to undergo surgery. You should check with your doctor to find out if you are at an increased risk of complications.

Since implants are placed within the jaw, patients need to have the adequate bone density to be successful. If needed, our Nassau County, NY, doctorscan offer preliminary procedures such as bone grafting or a sinus lift to prepare your jawbone and restore your candidacy.

This technique uses 3-D computer technology to predetermine the most accurate location for your implants before we begin the procedure. This helps us prevent malpositioned implants, which could lead to complications and the failure of treatment.

Once you are comfortable, we will make small incisions and insert the titanium implant posts. After surgery, we will send you home with detailed recovery instructions and schedule your next follow-up visit.

After you have healed, you will undergo a second surgery to attach abutments. Abutments are small components that fit directly on top of the implant posts and hold your restoration securely in place. In about two weeks, your gums will heal and you will be ready for your permanent prosthetics.

Earlier in your treatment Dr. Golan will have taken digital impressions of your teeth, to design your custom restoration. Once you are ready for your implant-supported crown, bridge, or denture, it is secured in place and your treatment is complete.

Our Nassau County dental patients have the opportunity to undergo platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) treatment with their dental implant procedure. PRF uses a combination of the patients platelets mixed with cytokines (growth factors) to promote quick soft and hard tissue healing. Thetechniques can help you heal afterimplant surgery and can potentially reduce complications.

Dental implant treatment does require an investment, but most patients feel they areworth it for the superior health and functional benefitsthey provide. Implant-supported crowns, bridges, and dentures also last longer than traditional restorations and will need fewer replacements over the course of a lifetime. Our practiceis happy toaccept financing throughCareCreditallowing patients to makeaffordable monthly paymentson their implant treatment.