As a pediatric dentist, my days are spent surrounded by children. I focus on the unique clinical and emotional needs of each of my patients. By talking with and actively listening to a child, I better understand their fears, which helps me in earning their trust. There is no greater feeling than when a patient tells me they cant wait to come back.
Being a pediatric dentist is the most rewarding job I could have ever hoped for! I love spending my days caring for children and treating their little smiles. Its fun to keep them entertained and make them forget they are at the dentist. With help from our wonderful staff, we make sure our patients love coming in for their dental check ups!
The best part about being a pediatric dentist is helping kids keep their smiles healthy. I love helping my patients create an easy oral hygiene routine that works for them! It is so important to start caring for your smile at a young age, and children often do not realize that oral health affects the whole body. Having the ability to be a good influence and teach children about preventative treatment is so special to me!
As an orthodontist, I am able to give people smiles they are proud of and confident to share. When a person has misaligned teeth or malocclusions, they often feel self-conscious and uncomfortable in social situations. The ability to correct those issues and create a smile that increases a persons self-esteem and ease with which they move through the world is fulfilling.
I love being an orthodontist and correcting smiles of all ages! The best part about my job is that I am able to help anyone, at any age, obtain their dream smile. Whether it be conventional braces, Invisalign, or any treatment option in between, straightening teeth provides patients with a new sense of confidence that theyve never had before. There is no better feeling than watching someone gain so much confidence over the course of their treatment.
Our dental and orthodontic team put our patients at the forefront of all we do. We work hard to engage with them on a personal level, asking about their lives and interests. In doing so, we forge strong connections and create a positive environment for the child.
I am always practicing and learning new magic tricks to keep my patients on their toes with their mouths open! I love purchasing and using props, like sunglasses, silly hats, and fake noses, to lighten the experience and reduce a childs anxiety.
Each year I complete many hours of pediatric dental continuing education. This ensures I am current on new technology and treatments, so my patients receive the best care available. By attending seminars and conferences, and staying abreast of research, I am always at the leading-edge of pediatric dental treatments and options.
Im a Brooklyn boy and an avid Yankee fan. My wife, Margie, is a photographer and her images of children have always hung on the walls of our office. Margie and I raised three children in this area; they have now added beautiful grandchildren to our growing family.
Dr. Essner is extremely passionate about dentistry, and she adores children. She has more than thirty years of experience and training in pediatric dentistry, and she has served as an associate attending in the Department of Pediatric Dental Medicine at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center since 1990. Dr. Essner has been in practice on Long Island since 1989, and has worked in Jericho, NY for nearly 20 years. She is so excited to bring her expertise to her new home in Plainview, NY!
An active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Dental Association, Dr. Essner has volunteered since 1995 at Christinas Smile Childrens Dental Clinic, which provides dental care for needy children. She has received several awards in her field:
Dr. Essner is board-eligible and holds a Doctorate of Dentistry degree from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. She completed her advanced pediatric dentistry training and served as chief resident of the Division of Pediatric Dentistry at Brookdale Hospital Medical Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. Her specialized training included rotations in general anesthesia, intravenous sedation, oral surgery, and infant pediatric and adolescent medicine. Dr. Essner also holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the State University of New York at Binghamton.
Dr. Essner served as clinical assistant professor in the Department of Childrens Dentistry at the State University of New York at Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine. She has been published in Quintessence Dental Technology, a dental journal.