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Brian Koo, DDS DENTAL ARTISTRY OF LIVINGSTON | 201 SOUTH LIVINGSTON AVENUE, SUITE 1E | LIVINGSTON | 973-994-4200 | WWW.DENTALARTISTRYLIV.COM Brian Koo BRIAN KOO, DDS SAYS, “I TAKE A LOT OF PRIDE IN PROVIDING A GENTLE TOUCH AND PAINLESS INJECTION FOR MY PATIENTS, BUT IT’S THE UNNO- TICED DETAILS I STRIVE TO PERFECT DURING THE OTHER 90% OF TREAT- MENT THAT I FIND MOST SELF-REWARDING.” Dr. Koo joined Dental Artistry of Livingston several years ago. The founder of the practice, Howard Ehrenkranz, DMD, whom Dr. Koo calls a mentor and a friend has since retired. Dr. Koo feels blessed to work together with a network of extremely skilled specialists in the area. This is of paramount importance to Dr. Koo to keep abreast of all advances in treatment protocols and dental technology, certainly for professional growth, but most importantly to benefit his patients. He is also humbled by their confidence in entrust- ing the many complex and cosmetic cases that are referred to him by them. It is Dr. Koo’s goal to continue the high standards established by Dr. Ehrenkranz. Dental Artistry is a full-service family practice that offers preventive, restorative, aesthetic and implant dentistry to adults and children. He and his staff adhere to a straightforward mission: to serve patients in a caring manner to the highest professional standards with an emphasis on prevention and exceptional restorative treatment. “Dentistry is artistry and nature,” he notes. “It’s not about drilling, it’s about sculpting.” Dr. Koo enjoys what he calls “everyday mainte- nance dentistry” but takes special pride, though, in full-mouth recon- struction and cosmetic dentistry, where science, artistry and aesthetics come into play. “It is a true blend of art, science and precision.” Dr. Koo is committed to providing information that helps each patient to make informed decisions about their oral health needs. His drive to perfection is evident in the customized treatment options, down to the recommendations about which toothpaste and mouthwash to use, and which foods to avoid. Dr. Koo earned his dental degree from Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery. He completed a residency, with a focus on cosmetic dentistry, at Columbia University Presbyterian Hospital. He is also a graduate and mentor of the prestigious Kois Center, a premiere clinical continuing education program that uses technologi- cal teaching modalities to present advances in aesthetics, implant and restorative dentistry. He’s been selected as one of the state’s Top Dentists by publications such as Millburn-Short Hills Magazine, New Jersey Monthly and A Guide to America’s Top Dentists. Longevity is key, both in terms of the durability of a procedure and developing a long-term relationship with each patient. “When several treatment methods are available, the patient can be sure I will review and explain each option so that we can together find the best solution “I want to be proud of the results I achieve,” says Dr. Koo, “and for that is right for them.” each patient to smile with confidence.” SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION BACK TO SCHOOL 2019 MILLBURN & SHORT HILLS MAGAZINE 49