A family of dentists have combined their talents to open a new practice off Plandome Road in Manhasset.
Siblings-in-law Dr. Elizabeth Abrams and Dr. Michael Abrams opened Manhasset Dental Arts at 16 Park Ave. last summer, combining their general dentistry, orthodontic and periodontic training in one office.
“We really wanted to have a practice here in Manhasset and be more involved in this community,” Michael Abrams said. “It’s been very rewarding and gratifying to finally open the doors and serve this community as well as we can.”
While Elizabeth Abrams, who also practices at Dental Specialists New York in Elmhurst, is a general dentist who also works in cosmetic dentistry, Michael specialized in orthodontics and periodontics during his University of Pennsylvania residency.
“Penn has the only school in the country that offers a dual degree for two certifications at one time,” Michael said. “Periodontics deals with the supporting gums around the teeth, and orthodontics is moving those teeth, so having a broad view and making sure the entire foundation is stable before moving the teeth, while moving the teeth and once they are finally set is really important.”
Elizabeth, who also works with children as young as six months old as their first teeth begin to erupt, said when working with teenagers and young adults, she often uses biomedical dentistry, filling cavities or treating underdeveloped teeth with materials similar to the natural composition of the teeth.
Elizabeth said the biomedical material “helps your body heal itself.”
Elizabeth said she has also worked extensively with dental trauma, especially in children, from accidents such as falling on ice or sports injuries to the mouth.
Elizabeth also said the pair recently received a periodontal laser device that is less invasive and helps naturally regenerate the bones instead of repair them like most jawbone treatments.
Michael said he offers all types of braces, from traditional and ceramic braces to invisible and Incognito braces that go on the inside of the mouth to be less noticeable and are individually milled for each patient’s individual teeth.
“Diagnostically, there’s been so many changes and advances in dentistry,” Michael said. “We use 3D imaging when necessary to diagnose jawbone issues, airway issues and implant planning. We can more accurately plan what needs to be done and assess issues that may not have been diagnosable beforehand.”
Dr. Vlad Sudacov also works in the office a few days a week, offering support to Elizabeth and Michael.
Dental visits often come with patient anxiety, Michael said, from previous unpleasant experiences in the chair, but Manhasset Dental Arts offers a television in every room and tries to work with anxious patients to provide distractions during cleanings and procedures.
“We combine to make a team with an interdisciplinary approach to make sure our patients get the highest quality of case,” Michael said.
