Setting the bar a bit higher, Universal Dental Center shakes the traditional mold of dental office and dental practitioners. Our office is incredibly professional but also believe being caring and understanding goes a long way. You will probably agree a warm environment makes for a much better mood.

Always staying on the cusp of the newest technology and procedures, Dr. Savino has earned over 1000 hours of continuing education. With this he is now qualified in the surgical placement of dental implants, he is a provider with Invisalign treatment, and is highly trained in cosmetic veneer procedures.

Dr. Savino has owned multiple successful practices throughout the state of New Jersey. When Dr. Savino is not in the office he enjoys quality time with his lovely wife Susan and their three children Skyler, Samantha and Sydni.

Dr. Shalom Mintz is a Board-Certified Periodontist who is an expert in all facets of dental implants, laser gum surgery, and in keeping his patients in optimal oral health while they enjoy a relaxing calm environment. Dr Mintz takes pride in the time that he spends with his patients to educate them and to reassure them. Dr. Mintz graduated from SUNY Stony Brook Dental School in 2005 with a D.D.S. degree as well as The Quintessence Award for Periodontics. Dr. Mintz continued his education at University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ where he studied advanced surgical procedures in periodontics, bone grafting and implants and received his Masters Degree in Oral Biology plus his Certificate in Periodontics and Adult Intravenous. He was a Clinical Periodontics Teaching Assistant at University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ for three years. Dr. Mintz currently lectures for continue education classes.

American Academy of Periodontics American Board of Periodontology American Dental Association Rockland County Dental Society In his spare time, Dr. Mintz enjoys spending quality time with his wife and their 4 children. In addition, he takes joy in playing sports and out door activities.

Dr. White is from Northern New Jersey. He received his Bachelors Degree in Sociology from Boston University in 1976 and graduated from Howard University College of Dentistry in 1981. Larry was a resident at the Bronx Lebanon Hospital before going into private practice with his father, where he served the Bronx community for over 20 years. Dr. White enjoys all aspects of General Dentistry and is proficient in Cosmetic Dentistry, Oral Surgery, Endodontics, and restoring Implants. He has provided dental care to nursing home residents and is active in various dental study groups and continuing education.

Dr. Bitton graduated from Columbia University Barnard undergrad Magna Cum Laude in 2005. Dr. Bitton went on to graduate from UMDNJ at the top of her class in 2012 making it on the Deans list all four consecutive years. Dr. Bitton then completed a competitive residency at the NJ Veterans Affairs ending in 2013. Dr. Bitton also went on to receive her license in Facial, Fillers and Botox. Dr. Bitton has enjoyed practicing general/family dentistry including restorative, implant and cosmetic dentistry in the Bergen county area.

For a decade, Dr. Nam Phan has provided advanced state of the art dentistry in Implantology and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Phan received his bachelor degree in Science from Brandeis University in 2005. He acquired his dental doctorate degree from Boston University School of Dental Medicine in 2009. Dr. Phan provides his surgical skills all around the United States.

Dr. Phan attends numerous Implant seminars to provide his patients with the newest Implant technology Dr. Phan joined dozens of other Oral surgeons in his last seminar exclusively in Miami, the state of the art program gave Dr. Phan the newest insight on advanced treatment planning, Implant placement, bone grafting, sinus lifts, immediate implant placement and Platelet Rich Plasma with his knowledge and skills Dr. Phan is an invaluable member of the Universal Dental Implant Center Team.

When Dr. Phan is not seeing patients at Universal Dental he spends his time perform dentistry on military bases throughout the United State or going on humanitarian mission trips to other countries helping many children and adults improving their overall dental health and well-being.

Dr. George T. Favetta has been practicing dentistry since1985. In 1984, Dr. Favetta received his Bachelor of Science degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey, and went on to graduate in 1985 from Fairleigh Dickinson University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey with a Doctorate of Dental Medicine degree. Dr. Favetta also completed a post doctorate certificate for prosthodontic reconstruction at Fairleigh Dickinson University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in 1988. Dr. Favetta has worked with widely known dental specialists in the field of implantology to complete the restorations of implants. With a warm and friendly demeanor and a highly commitment to his patients, Dr. Favetta has great experience in performing challenging prosthetic restorations.

Dr. Leonard Swerdlof grew up in Saint Petersburg, Russia and attended Saint Petersburg University Dental School in Russia. Dr. Swerdlof came to the United States in 2011 and attended New York University completing a Comprehensive dental program for International Dentist; in addition he attended Rutgers School of Dental Medicine and received a Doctor of Medicine Degree in periodontics and dental implants.

Dr. Swerdlof is proficiently trained in all aspects of periodontics including non-surgical and surgical treatment of periodontal diseases, periodontal bone regeneration and periodontal soft tissue grafting. He also has extensive training in the surgical placement of dental implants, hard tissue grafting including sinus augmentation and soft tissue grafting to enhance esthetics of dental implants.

Dr. Swerdlof is dedicated to delivering the highest quality dental treatment. He believes in prevention first and foremost. He strives to provide his patients with the best treatment options available focusing on what is necessary for their long term oral health.

Dr. Tracy Ginsberg provides foundation dentistry. She ensures the health of the teeth by focusing on the supporting tissues like the gums and bones of the jaws. She specializes in treatment of all types of gum periodontal diseases. Dr. Ginsberg performs various Periodontal Plastic Surgery techniques such as adding back or grafting lost gum tissues to correct gingival recession or performing a Gum Lift to improve the appearance of a gummy smile. Most importantly, she treats patients individually. Every plan and approach to therapy is customized to best suit patient needs and expectations.

Master in the College of Sedation from College of Sedation Board of Directors Board Certification fromAmerican Board of Periodontology NJ Monthly Top Dentist from NJ Monthly Magazine NJ Top Dentists from Top Docs

International College of Oral Implantologists American Board Of Periodontology Central Dental Society American Dental Society of Anesthesia American Academy of Periodontology Academy of Osseointegration American Dental Society Union County Dental Society

Dr. Lydia Khalil earned her DDS degree from NYU College of Dentistry and completed her residency at Hackensack University Medical Center. It was during her residency training that she developed a passion for an implant and cosmetic dentistry. She continues to advance her training and education through several elective courses focusing on bone grafting and implant placement. Dr. Khalil has also advanced her skills in cosmetic and aesthetic dentistry, leaving her patients with dramatic smile transformations.

Dr. Khalils skill set has allowed her to provide high-quality patient-focused treatment with ideal outcomes. She enjoys caring for her patients and takes pride in specializing treatment to meet each individuals needs and desired results.

Dr. Khalils variety in dental practice makes her an asset here at Universal Dental. She continues to deliver quality work in a minimally invasive manner and strives to achieve that goal with every patient.