( 201 ) HEALTH | BERGEN ’ S TOP DENTISTS 2022
Ilya Lipkin , DDS
ILYA LIPKIN DDS ORTHODONTICS | 345 OLD HOOK ROAD WESTWOOD |( 201 ) 666-4646 | GOTBRACES . COM
Ilya Lipkin , DDS is aTop Dentist because ofhis use of the latest technology , being up to date on advances in orthodontics and the personalized care he and his staff provide .
Dr . Lipkin was the first orthodontist in New Jersey to use Cone Beam Computerized Tomography , a3D digital imaging system that allows him to look at teeth , roots , jaw joints and airways from all angles .
He creates custom oral appliances , such as aligning trays , using an in-house 3D printer . Digital impressions taken with a 3D scanner can be printed and used to fit a palate expander or an aligner and eliminate the need for messy impressions .
Dr . Lipkin was among the first in the tristate area to incorporate SureSmile braces . SureSmile combines 3-D digital images with robotically bent , high-tech wires to move
ILYA LIPKIN , DDS teeth into position , eliminating the back and forth of hand bending wires and elastic ties to hold wires in place . Dr . Lipkin also fits lingual braces and Invisalign .
Dr . Lipkin ’ s choice of orthodontic methods is driven by his goal to “ achieve the best results and to create the best outcome .” He notes that there have been many advances in the specialty . For instance , it is no longer standard practice to extract teeth to make room in the mouth .
“ Having braces is a long process ,” says Dr . Lipkin . “ It is important to build a relationship with your patients .” As a testament to the strong relationships he has cultivated , he is now the orthodontist for the children and grandchildren of his former patients .
Dr . Dayna Cassandra
DR . DAYNA CASSANDRA COSMETIC DENTISTRY | 351 EVELYN STREET | PARAMUS |( 201 ) 350-7304 | COSMETICDENTISTOFPARAMUS . COM
Understanding the importance of having ahealthy mouth and the freedom and confidence that comes with it , Dr . Dayna Cassandra ’ s greatest joy is delivering care that makes patients feel great about the investment they ’ ve made in their smiles . She has done so for 20 years , staying true to her vision by always taking time to give her best to every patient .
“ I enjoy the process ofuncovering the reasons why asmile is changing , and how Ican restore or rejuvenate it with proper function leading to beautiful aesthetics ,” she says .
Celebrating her first appearance onBergen County ’ s Top Dentist list , Dr . Cassandra is adeserving recipient of the honor . She has long been driven by apurpose of discovering reasons why aperson ’ s smile may decline over time . Her advanced training helps identify the specifics oftooth wear and decay for proper diagnosis and treatment ; to enable long term health and aesthetics for each patient .
Dr . Cassandra established her private practice in Paramus in 2006 and has made it apoint ofemphasis to maintain astate-ofthe-art facility equipped with all the latest in treatment options . Many patients come to her through referrals for sleep dentistry , routine restorative work , comprehensive care , or extensive treatment .
Agraduate ofthe University of Maryland Dental School , Dr . Cassandra completed her residency atNewark Beth Israel Medical
Center . She is an advocate of and active participant incontinuing education . To further her vast dental expertise , she has trained atthe Pankey Institute , the world ’ s oldest and most prestigious learning center providing dentists with the highest quality post-graduate training available . She is aFaculty Club member of Spear Education and an assistant clinical professor at NYU ’ s Rosenthal Institute , Center for Advanced Aesthetics .
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