Dr. Steven Laifer is committed to provide you with excellence in general and restorative dentistry, in a caring and gentle way. He strives to build long-lasting dental relationships, one smile at a time, and Dr. Laifer takes great pride in helping his patients to achieve a high level of dental health and esthetics.
After graduating in 1975 from the New York University College of Dentistry, where he participated in the Orthodontics Honors program and worked at the New York VA Hospital, Dr. Laifer completed a rigorous two year Internship/Residency at the Long Island College Hospital from 1975-1977, serving as Chief Resident in General Dentistry from 1976-1977.
After additional experience practicing in New York City with dental specialists in Childrens Dentistry and Dental Anesthesia for 2 years, Dr. Laifer relocated to Cresskill, New Jersey in 1978 when he assumed the practice of Dr. Morris L. Cohen, later moving the practice to our present facility in 1980.
Dr. Laifer keeps abreast of the dynamic changes in dental materials and technology through continuing education. After passing a rigorous examination and completing 500 hours of clinical continuing education, Dr. Laifer was awarded a prestigious Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry in 1982.
Dr. Laifer has been an Attending Dentist and a Clinical Instructor at Englewood Hospital since 1979. He is a member of the American Dental Association, the New Jersey Dental Association and Bergen County Dental Society. He was the School Dental Officer for the Cresskill School System for many years.
A native New Yorker, Dr. Laifer received his education in the New York public schools and graduated from the City University of New York with an Economics and Pre-Dental major. During his college undergraduate years, he was a member of the 42nd Infantry Division of the New York Army National Guard.
Dr. Steven Laifer and his wife, Nancy, have three children. Dr. Nancy Laifer practices Optometry in Cresskill and New York City. Dr. Laifer enjoys hiking, travel and boating. His favorite pastimes include reading, gardening and tinkering in his garage.
Our team is committed to deliver the highest quality preventive, restorative and esthetic dentistry in a comfortable and gentle way. In our warm and friendly environment, youll enjoy your visit here. We listen and understand your concerns, and strive to meet your needs at all times.
You are not just another patient to us; we know you and your family by name, and well treat you as a friend. We will always seek to provide you with the most comfortable and pleasant dental experience possible.
Our dental hygienists have many years of clinical experience and possess the knowledge and skill to help you to obtain an optimal state of oral health. Whether it is a simple cleaning or a periodontal cleaning, our gentle and caring dental hygiene team is committed to excellence in the quality dental hygiene treatment that we provide.
Our assistants work closely with Dr. Laifer to ensure gentle, relaxing and efficient restorative and esthetic dental procedures that will meet your needs. Our highly skilled and experienced dental assistants also take digital radiographs of your teeth, assist in laboratory procedures, and perform a wide variety of tasks critical to delivering our high standard of dentistry, in a comfortable and relaxed fashion.
