David St . Ledger , DDS
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MONTCLAIR MAGAZINE ’ S TOP DENTISTS 2022
David St . Ledger is perennially recognized as atop dentist . “ I believe this is due to my relentless pursuit of education and my philosophy of arelationship-based practice , both of which greatly benefit the patient .”
Upper Montclair Dental Associates provides afull range of general and cosmetic procedures , including treatment for sleep apnea , other airway disorders , and TMJ disorders . The Team ’ sintegrated approach evaluates the entire craniomandibular system — teeth , gums , bone , ligaments , jaw joints , and musculature . “ How all of these parts work together biomechanically is often left as clues on your teeth and in your gums ,” he explains . “ In addition , Ican evaluate other aspects of apatient , including their gait and posture , to corroborate the clues in the mouth .” This comprehensive approach to evaluation and treatment is invaluable to his patients .
Dr . St . Ledger has practiced dentistry for 27 years . He emphasizes the importance of building relationships with patients and describes this as co-discovery that entails dialogue , respect and the highest level of care . “ Educating patients is important . It ’ salso important that we understand each other so that Ican provide the best solutions for dental concerns .”
Dr . St . Ledger ’ scontinuous quest for education includes remaining at the forefront of technological advances in dentistry . State-of-the-art equipment allows for greater precision and comfort in cosmetic and restorative dental procedures . Dr . St . Ledger ’ spatients benefit from the use of asoft tissue laser , anintraoral scanner and a5-in-1 cone beam CT scanner that blends CT and panoramic imaging , 3D facial scanning , and 3D model scanning .
Dr . St . Ledger received a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery . He is committed to advanced dental education . He is an alumnus of the world renowned Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education and Spear Education , an Institute for Advanced Dental Education . He is the only dentist in New Jersey who serves as a visiting faculty member at Spear Education .
He is a clinical professor at Mountainside
Hospital . Dr . St . Ledger is involved with local schools for education and awareness during Dental Health Month . He is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry , the American Dental Association , the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry , anelected member by peer review to the International Association of Dentists and Physicians , and the Western Essex Dental Association , where he served as president and an officer .
Dr . Vanessa Ballentine , DMD , is an integral member of the practice . She has a strong area of concentration in oral surgery , and the same commitment to advanced dental education as Dr . St . Ledger , following in his path at Spear Education . Dr . Ballentine earned her Doctorate of Medicine in Dentistry from Nova Southeastern University School of Dental Medicine .
Upper Montclair Dental Associates recently opened a second office just a four minute walk from each other , the extra space allowing the practice to run even more efficiently . Dr . St . Ledger credits his warm and caring staff as the backbone of the practice and credits their proficiency and expertise for allowing he and Dr . Ballentine to spend more time with patients .
At Upper Montclair Dental Associates , the goal is for the patient ’ s experience to surpass their expectations . “ Because of our philosophy , patients come for the entire experience .”
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