Dr. Wong completed his Doctor of Dental Surgery at Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery in 1985. He served as a dental resident and then as a chief dental resident at North Shore University Hospital in 1985 and 1986. After that for over 30 years he has been a senior associate attending instructing and supervising dental residents both at North Shore University Hospital and Glen Cove Hospital in the Northwell Health System. During this time he achieved the status of Master in the Academy of General Dentistry (MAGD) in 2010 as well as received the Life Long Learning and Service Award in 2015.
He is a member of the Nassau County Dental Society (member of the Ethics Committee), New York State Dental Society and American Dental Association. For his pursuit of continue education and constant improvement of services to the patients, he has been a member of Academy of General Dentistry since 1985.
Dr Wong and his staff are proud of the warm patient-friendly environment they have created and of the life-long relationships they have built with multi-generational families in the area. Dr. Wong welcomes patients of all ages and looks forward to meeting you and offering you the professional, caring and excellent oral health care that you deserve.
Dr. Gatha has joined our team and is committed to providing the same excellent care we have always strived to provide for our patients. After graduation from New York University College of Dentistry, she completed her residency training at North Shore University Hospital. Following residency, Dr. Gatha was employed at numerous prestigious Long Island practices performing all aspects of dentistry, including pediatric, orthodontic, and endodontic care.
Her true passion lies in helping people and creating the perfect smile. She feels it is important to provide a comfortable, relaxing, and pain free environment for patients to feel at ease while getting their dental work completed. Not only is Dr. Gatha caring, but she also is dedicated to keeping up with the newest dental technology and keeps up to date participating in local journal clubs, as well as being a member of the ADA, New York State Dental Association, and the Long Island Dental Society.
Tara first started as a dental assistant in our practice and moved on to graduate from Farmingdale College as a Registered Dental Hygienist, with high honors. She is gentle but thorough in her approach to provide all our patients with the best checkup and cleaning experience while in the chair. She is proud to be part of the team in maintaining good oral health care for our patients. She is always on time and treats everyone professionally, with kindness and care. Although several of our staff are dog lovers, Tara is known to be the best cat owner for her two cats.
Allison has been assisting dentists for years. She started at our office part-time in 2010, which then turned into full-time when we needed her. Patients love her because she is always kind to them, making sure they are comfortable throughout the dental procedure. She always greets the patient with a smile and helps to keep them calm. She is vigilant with all infection control and keeps all instruments clean and sterile. She is a treasure for both the doctors and patients.
Josephine started as a part-time dental assistant after her last job as a legal secretary. Her ability to learn a new field of work is amazing. She is now proficient in all aspects of dentistry and has become an indispensable team member. Her organizational skills are also unparalleled and help to keep the practice clean and efficient. We are lucky to have her as a member of our team.
If you are looking for a highly trained and experienced dentist in Glen Cove, 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. In addition, we are in network with Cigna, Careington, Aetna, Always Care, as well as some major PPO's. To verify we take your particular plan, please contact our office.
Our office is located at 3 School Street, Suite 201, Glen Cove, NY 11542 with free city parking lot in the back of the building (direct access at back of the building). We are easily accessible by train (LIRR - Glen Cove or Locust Valley stations). Please enter your zip code or city, state below for door-to-door directions.