Meet the Staff

Edward Zuckerberg, D.D.S., F.A.G.D.

Dr. Kevin Jong

Our Associate Dentist, Dr. Kevin Jong, has 19 years of experience since his graduation from the University of Pennsylvania College of Dental Medicine in 1993. Dr. Jong previously associated with our practice from 1998-2000 and left to pursue advanced dental education in Implants, Orthodontics (Invisalign & Full-banded) and Cosmetic Dentistry and has achieved expert level in these disciplines prior to returning to our practice in 2012.

Dr. Jong also married and he and his wife are thrilled to be returning to Dobbs Ferry to raise their 3 young children here. With his proficiency in all-ceramic restorations, including crowns, onlays and veneers, placement of Implants, and all phases of Orthodontics, our patients will be able to enjoy more services under our roof without having to travel to see outside specialists.

Dr. Clifford Nebel

Dr. Clifford Nebel retired from 35 years of active dental practice in Queens, NY in 2006 and now serves the practice as administrative consultant where he overseas computer entries and processes insurance claims. Dr. Nebel also provides emergency coverage for the practice when Drs. Zuckerberg and Jong are absent.

Chairside Assistants

Our chairside assistants, Kim Schiavone and Michelle Casarella will make your clinical experience a comfortable one in their direct assistance of Drs. Zuckerberg and Jong. In 2009, Kim and Dr. Zuckerberg obtained CAD/CAM certification from D4D Technologies in Dallas, TX and Kim will scan and create restorations prepared by the Doctors for same day, 1 visit crowns, inlays and veneers. Kim will also help coordinate your future appointments to make sure that follow up appointments are timely and that any necessary lab work and materials have arrived before your return visit.

Dental Hygienists

Our licensed dental hygienists, Lori Bretts (who has been with us for 14 years), Rosemarie Scavello and Ryan Kiamos, will perform comfortable, preventive care including prophylaxis (teeth cleaning), fluoride treatments where applicable, digital x-rays (including digital panoramic x-rays), sealants, non-surgical gum treatments, hygiene instruction and tooth whitening procedures. Where indicated, they will place antimicrobials to combat periodontal disease, minimizing your need for more comprehensive periodontal care.

Finances

Finally, our employee with the longest term of service in our office, Rosa Cavalluzzi (since 1988) can help you with financial arrangements and will assist you in obtaining the maximum insurance benefits available to you. Rosa’s extensive knowledge of dental insurance companies will allow you to easily navigate the otherwise difficult, bureaucratic world of insurance, and speed up the time it takes for your carrier to pay claims. She will also work with you on treatment plans where you require financial arrangements and will present options that are affordable and tailored to your budget. Often times these can be arranged with no interest at all, and on longer payment plans she can arrange for rates that are competitive and far better options than credit card financing.