Orlando's Top Dentists
The dentists on Orlando magazine’s 2012 Top Dentists list were chosen among the finest in the area by their local peers. topDentists,™ LLC, a national evaluation firm, conducted an extensive survey, asking local dentists, “If you had a patient in need of a dentist, to whom would you refer him or her?’’
Dentists and specialists were asked to take into consideration years of experience, continuing education, manner with patients, use of new techniques and technologies, and physical results.
Our 2012 list features nearly 200 dentists in seven specialty areas. Of course there are many fine dentists who are not included in this representative list. It is intended as a sampling of the great body of talent in the field of dentistry. A dentist’s inclusion on the list is based on the subjective judgments of his or her fellow dentists.
The dentists are named alphabetically, by specialty. topDentists™ and Orlando magazine have made every effort to ensure the list is accurate. The list is preceded by a Q&A with four professionals about dental issues.
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Q: What are the main causes of bad breath, and what are the best ways to combat/prevent it? Dr. Aileen Trivedi, Fine Dentistry of Downtown Orlando: “There are many factors that cause bad breath. Some of the most common are secondary to periodontal disease, or the disease of your gums and sustaining structures that hold your teeth in place—the bone and the ligaments. Bacteria in your gums can irreversibly destroy these structures and if left unattended will cause accumulation of dead tissue within the crevices of the gum line, leading to inflammation, bleeding and bad breath. “The best therapy is preventative. Visit your dentist periodically and have your teeth, gums and bone examined. Follow the recommended treatment and, most importantly, do not let your insurance company dictate what you need. Many patients require complex periodontal care and a routine cleaning will not suffice. Always seek the professional who has the latest in both knowledge and equipment when looking for a cure. Needleless anesthesia, time-release antibiotics and non-surgical intervention are some of the resources available to dentists to help combat bad breath.” |
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Q: Can patients get crowns without having to get plaster molds done first? Dr. John Cervenka, Southpark Dental Group, Orlando: “Yes. There is technology that allows dental restorations to be completed in one visit. These systems are less invasive and save more of the healthy tooth structure. A digital scan of the tooth replaces the uncomfortable, traditional impressions previously needed. “The system we use in our office is called the CEREC, which is a computer-aided design system used to restore damaged teeth. It can produce crowns, veneers, inlays and overlays with unprecedented precision. “The restoration is made of 100 percent porcelain and mimics the appearance and strength of natural tooth enamel. It transmits light and produces a natural, not opaque, restoration. Newer, stronger ceramic materials are now in use. Due to the strength of these materials, we can now eliminate the need for gold or metal restorations. “In one office visit, a digital scan is taken and automatically sent to a computer. In the computer, the dentist designs the restoration chair-side, allowing the patient to view the process. Next, a block of porcelain is placed in a machine where the restoration is milled. Once the restoration is complete, the dentist bonds the restoration to the tooth. This type of dental CAD/CAM system is becoming more commonplace in dental offices.” |
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Q: Are there particular types Dr. Carlos Bertot, Pediatric Dentistry of Central Florida, Maitland: “When it comes to selecting toothpaste for a child, it is most important to consider the age of the child. Teeth should be cleansed as soon as they erupt. However, children under the age of 2 should only use non-fluoridated toothpaste, unless recommended otherwise by the child’s dentist. Children ages 2-5 should begin using fluoride-containing toothpastes; the amount placed on the brush should not exceed the size of a pencil eraser head. After age 6, the amount can increase to cover roughly half of the toothbrush being used. Beyond this guideline, mildly abrasive toothpaste and a soft toothbrush should always be used. Lastly, parents should know that most children under the age of 8 do not have the dexterity to effectively brush their teeth. It is important to help and work with your child to teach good brushing habits.” |
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Q: What’s the relationship between plaque and heart disease, and what is the most effective treatment to combat plaque buildup? Dr. Tim Tiralosi, Heathrow: “There are several ways in which periodontal disease and heart disease are linked. Oral bacteria that exist in dental plaque can enter the bloodstream, attaching to fatty plaques in the blood vessels and contributing to clot formation. This clot formation can obstruct normal blood flow, restricting the amount of nutrients and oxygen required for the heart to function, and lead to heart attacks. In addition, inflammation caused by plaque buildup in individuals not suffering from periodontal disease can enter the bloodstream and have a similar effect on the arteries, leading to heart disease. Another effect is that the inflammation caused by periodontal disease increases plaque buildup, which may contribute to swelling of the arteries. Researchers have found that people with periodontal disease are almost twice as likely to suffer from coronary artery disease as those without periodontal disease. “To prevent periodontal disease and promote a healthy heart, the American Dental Association recommends regular dental exams and cleanings twice a year for those not suffering from periodontal disease, and more frequently (three to four times a year) for those with active or a history of periodontal disease. Daily home care, consisting of brushing and flossing, will maintain your mouth until your regular professional dental care appointment.” |
Endodontics
Pedro F. Amador
Travis E. Caissie
Jose Costas
Patti A. Dowling
Charles R. Glosson
Frank P. Hernandez
Aaron E. Isler
Brad A. Lipkin
Darren Sinopoli
Timothy J. Temple
Stephanie Williams General Dentistry
Edgar Acuna
Frank M. Addabbo
John C. Adkins
Craig Aebli
Ximena Aldea
Darrell R. Alford
Debbie-Ann Bailey
Julian W. Behner
Ronald L. Behner
Carl D. Bilancione
Christina Boesch
Kevin T. Bonn
Randall C. Brown
James F. Bullion Jr.
Pearl K. Burns
Joseph V. Calderone
John Cervenka
Thomas Cheng
Heather L. Childers
Harold Irvin Coe
Kirk K. Cohil
Charles E. Curley
C. William D’Aiuto
Glenn J. DiBartolomeo
William Dunn IV
Richard A. Fenters Jr.
James P. Flatley
Robert H. Foster
John V. Gammichia
Victor V. Gammichia
Varsha Ganessingh
Harry Goldschein
Mark F. Halek
Thomas P. Hand
David L. Harden
John R. Harrison
Robert Hawkins
Malcolm E. Hawley
Paul D. Heidrich Jr.
Paul Helsby
Danilo Hernandez
Amy E. Hertz
Thomas Holehouse
Dennis R. Horanic
Yanfei Hu
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Douglas A. Huhn
Paul Jakubowski
Lucien Johnson III
Bernard A. Kahn
Sook J. Kim
Michael Koyfman
Timothy M. Lane
Jeffrey N. Lang
Minta Lopez-Torres
Ziyad Maali
Steward K. Mahan
Adel W. Mansour
Robert D. Matteson
Hutson E. McCorkle
Michael G. McCorkle
Donald R. McGee
Matthew McKissock
Kalpesh C. Mehta
James E. Midkiff
Steve P. Milios
Kathryn E. Miller
John J. Nelson
Mark S. Offenback
James F. Outlaw
Jeffrey K. Pacha
Sophia Parpia
Robert D. Pellarin
Richard Petrilli
Rebecca Pitts
Alan D. Price
Dirk Prusia
Daniel T. Quevedo
Richard C. Rampi
Yvonne M. Rausch
Dennis F. Rothschild
Enrique R. Rovira-Sabater
John E. Russo
Art Ryder
Charles H. Schmitt
Kathleen Sheridan
Randy Sipp
Paul J. Skomsky
Kirk Solberg
David Sutton
Edwin J. Szczepanik
Rupal Thakkar
Tim Tiralosi
Aileen Trivedi
Michael Vallillo
Wendi K. Wardlaw
Michael Watkins
Franklin M. Watson II
Marcus O. Williams III Chad Wright Brett Zak Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Ronald M. Achong
Abdul M. Azizi
Jeffrey L. Beattie
Winston Bedford
Hector Briceno
Andre U. Buchs
Daniel J. Crofton
Wilbur M. Davis Jr.
Brian Fuselier
Matthew B. Hall
John H. Hardeman
Christopher T. Johnson
Michael J. Langan |
Hal J. Levine
Barry A. Loughner
Pablo Martinez
Charles R. McNamara
Ofilio J. Morales
Louis G. Payor
Ramon Ruiz
Zakir Shaikh
Don E. Tillery Jr.
Scott A. Wenk
Dean H. Whitman
Arturo Ydrach Orthodontics
William T. Anderson
John R. Beattie
Michael A. Beim
Nelson Diaz
Richard M. Dunn
William K. Fravel
Richard F. Gill
Robert S. Goldie
Brett T. Lawton
Thomas C. Lawton
Craig C. Lewis
Jeff Martin
David L. McIntosh
Maria C. Mendez
Anzir M. Moopen
Bradford W. Porter
Gilbert A. Principe
Nicholas J. Savastano
John R. Smith
Andrew Tringas
Jim Wortham
Lisa Ann Yurkiewicz Pediatric Dentistry
Carlos A. Bertot
John W. Bishop
Mubashir A. Chaudhry
Michael P. DiMauro
David L. Goldstein
Iris Hernandez
Michael Ingalls
Troy L. King
Michael P. Marfori
Julie M. Russo
Jason J. Sotto
Lincoln B. Taylor
Nicholas A. White Periodontics
Michael Abufaris
Harold R. Arthur
Richard Chace Jr.
Gary W. Coatoam
Scott Cohen
Michael H. Connor
Gary G. Cook
Rodney F. Horvat
Edward Kennedy
Jared T. Krieger
Leah M. Ladley
Ryan L. Mendro
Raymond L. Rogers
Jeffrey J. Sevor
Thomas Yoon Prosthodontics
Javier E. Martinez
Deepa Mehta
David M. Plank
Scott Schmitt
Manuel Stefan |
