Scott R. Firestone, DDS

I am very proud and protective of the dental profession and its responsibilities to the public. Being a dentist is a privilege, and with that privilege comes the responsibility to give back some of my time and effort to those among us in need. I am grateful to be able to improve the health of both my community and the nation. I care deeply about people and want to ensure that everyone has access to dental care, no matter what their socio-economic status.

Education

Below is a brief summary of my education and credentials. For a comprehensive list, please see my curriculum vitae.

• Bachelor of Science with High Honors, S.U.N.Y. at Stony Brook — 1976
• Doctorate in Dental Surgery (DDS, Valedictorian), Emory University School of Dentistry — 1980
• General Practice Residency, Long Island Jewish Medical Center — 1980/81

Awards and Honors

• Outstanding Achievement in Periodontics
• Outstanding Achievement in Radiology
• Excellence in Scholarship
• Micron Kappa Epsilon

Continuing Education and Professional Affiliations

My goal is to provide my patients with the most efficient and comfortable dental services available today. In order to make sure my treatments are the most effective, I actively pursue my continuing education. As a part of this process, I am an active member of the following professional organizations:

• State University of New York at Stony Brook School of Dentistry, Clinical Assistant Professor — 2009 to present
• American Dental Association — 1980 to present
• New York State Dental Association — 1980 to present
• Suffolk County Dental Society — 1980 to present
• Academy of General Dentistry — 1980 to present
• American Society of Forensic Odontology — 1996 to present

Experience

I have been lucky enough to serve our wonderful patients with quality dentistry for the past 31 years. I love to restore my patients' teeth, gums and bone to give them healthy, beautiful smiles. I get my greatest rewards in restoring patients who were previously afraid of the dentist, turning them into happy, relaxed dental patients. I see the person before the teeth and make sure that I keep the patient's best interests in mind. My patients are my friends and equals.

Family and community

I grew up in Plainview, and have lived in Smithtown for the past 23 years. My wife, Deborah, and I have one wonderful son named Elliott. In my spare time, my hobbies include Forensic Dentistry, model train collecting and operating, model building, motorcycle riding and home improvement.

As a member of our community, I am a member of the Lions Club International, US Health and Hospital Services DMORT Team, Suffolk County Medical Examiner's Mass Disaster Identification Team, Remote Area Medical Volunteer Corps Free Dental Care Missions, and other organizations.

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