MILLBURN & SHORT HILLS MAGAZINE | TOP DENTISTS 2021
Brian Koo , DDS
DENTAL ARTISTRY OF LIVINGSTON | 201 SOUTH LIVINGSTON , SUITE 1E | LIVINGSTON | 973-250-6694 | DENTALARTISTRYLIV . COM
DR . BRIAN KOO , SAYS , “ I TAKE ALOT OF PRIDE IN PROVIDING AGENTLE TOUCH AND PAINLESS INJECTION FOR MY PATIENTS , BUT IT ’ S THE UNNOTICED DETAILS ISTRIVE TO PERFECT DURING THE OTHER 90 % OF TREATMENT THAT IFIND MOST SELF-REWARDING .” Dental Artistry of Livingston has been providing the highest quality of care for 46 years and Dr . Koo has brought it to new heights in the 7years he ’ s taken charge . Dental Artistry is afull-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 acaring manner to the highest professional standards with an emphasis on prevention and exceptional restorative treatment .
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 .
Longevity is key , both in terms of the durability of aprocedure and developing along- term relationship with each patient . “ When several treatment methods are available , the patient can be sure Iwill review and explain each option so that we can together find the best solution that is right for them .”
Dr . Koo feels blessed to work together with anetwork 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 entrusting the many complex and cosmetic cases that are referred to him by them .
“ Dentistry is artistry and nature ,” he notes . “ It ’ s not about drilling , it ’ s about sculpting .” Dr . Koo enjoys what he calls “ everyday maintenance dentistry ” but takes special pride in full-mouth reconstruction and cosmetic dentistry , where science , artistry and aesthetics come into play . “ It is atrue blend of art , science and precision .”
In ayear of unprecedented challenges due to COVID-19 , Dental Artistry of Livingston has gone above and beyond all requirements and recommendations outlined by the CDC , ADA and Governing Boards . Enhanced precautions at the office include the highest-grade PPE ( N95 / KN95 masks , new visors and gowns ), hypochlorous acid ( HOCL ) disinfectant of all surface areas , hospital-grade Ambient air management with air purifier unit , new INTRA ORAL HVE devices that reduce or eliminate airborne aerosols , new EXTRA ORAL HVE air disinfection chair side units , sneeze guards at all reception areas and an oral pre-rinse protocol for all patients . The office also maintains social distance , requires masks and gloves be worn by all patients , records temperatures of every patient , records temperature and lung efficiencies of every team member , and disinfects before and after all appointments and at night .
Dr . Koo earned his dental degree from Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery . He completed aresidency , with afocus on cosmetic dentistry , at Columbia University Presbyterian Hospital . He is also agraduate and mentor at the prestigious Kois Center , apremiere clinical continuing education program that uses technological teaching modalities to present advances in aesthetics , implant and restorative dentistry .
Brian Koo , DDS
“ I want to be proud of the results Iachieve ,” says Dr . Koo , “ and for each patient to smile with confidence .”
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