The past 15 years of LIDF have proven to be a premier educational and social experience. Through our affilitation with the Seattle Study Club , we have been able to bring the dentists in Long Island the finest in programming, creating a “ University Without Walls ” for our members.

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The LIDF is a professional association of dentists committed to continually enhancing the quality and value of health care.

Our Mission

  • To promote optimal patient care by encouraging the practice of dentistry according to the guidelines established by the A.D.A.
  • To remain the pre-eminent provider of quality education in Long Island.
  • To lead our members to develop an understanding of interdisciplinary dentistry through education of each discipline.
  • To maintain an open level of communication between the academic community and private sector, so as to provide the highest quality of health care services.
  • To promote and encourage the advancement of dentistry to the highest standards of quality, to the end that the relations of the profession with the public shall be worthy of full confidence.

Membership Benefits

The Long Island Dental Forum is an ADA recognized provider which allows attendees of our meetings to earn Continuing Education credits.

Your time is invested wisely at Long Island Dental Forum. The courses we select are designed to address your clinical as well as business concerns including the latest developments in dentistry and dental techniques. We also include practice management programs to help you and your team members work together to better educate your patients.

As a member of the Long Island Dental Forum:

  • The opportunity to network with a diverse group of your peers
  • Share business related issues
  • Discuss management and teamwork concerns
  • Present and evaluate clinical cases of interest

Membership to the Long Island Dental Forum includes membership to the Seattle Study Club , including a subscription to the quarterly treatment planning journal as well as newsletters.

Additional Member Benefits:

Current members of LIDF have found that the professional and personal associations they have developed have proven helpful to their practices on a daily basis. They often comment about feeling “less isolated” and greatly enjoy the encouraged problem solving and communication opportunity membership has provided.

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Referring Testimonials

  • Dr. Ed Sevetz : "Alan is a scientifically-minded practitioner of the art and science of periodontics and dental implants. He helps "set the bar" high for all other practitioners for the enhancement of patient outcomes."
  • Dr. Paul Leary : "Alan H Farber is a concientious and thorough provider. He sets a very high standard in the delivery of exceptional care to all his patients. He is profoundly commited to the improvement of his clinical abilities and makes every effort to improve all those who work with him to achieve the highest standards of care in modern Dentistry and his specialty of Periodontics."
  • Dr. Michael Sherman : "Not only does he provide outstanding, comfortable treatment for my patients, he tirelessly coordinates a local study club with ease and professionalism" Service Category: Dentist Year first hired: 2000 (hired more than once) Top Qualities: Great Results, Good Value, High Integrity
  • Mark Marinbach : "Nu-Life Long Island is a Full Service Dental Laboratory that specializes in implant prosthetics. We have had the pleasure of restoring implants that were placed by Dr. Farber for many of our clients. The care and detail that Dr. Farber puts into his implant surgery makes our job easy. Dr.Farber is one of the finest Periodontists in the area."
  • Dr. Snehal Sheth : "Dr. Farber is very good periodontist, all my patient who been to his office admires him so much, he is very easy to work with and staff is very good also.
  • Dr. Neil Starr : "Dr. Alan Farber is a professional dental colleague of mine. As the consummate professional, he has always devoted himself to more study and education as it becomes available within his specific field of expertise.. that of Periodontics and Implant Dentistry. In fact , several years ago, his vision to disseminate and share relevent and current professional information,spawned an internet site that creates amazing dialogue and the ongoing transfer of invaluable material among likeminded , similarly-trained colleagues. The site is a real connector and has become the "go-to" site for many periodontists and prosthodontists. Dr. Farber has always impressed me with his easy manner. He is very approachable . His recent decision to start a Seattle Study Club for his professional dental colleagues in his community is another example of his ongoing commitment to 'striving for excellence' within his profession and for his patients. A truly admirable colleague I can whole-heartedly recommend. Sincerely, Neil L. Starr"
  • Dr. Craig Smith : "I highly recommend Dr. Farber for periodontics and dental implants. I've referred patients to Alan for more than 7 years now and I have been wowed each time with the results of each case. More importantly, my patients have been pleased and impressed with Dr. Farber's office and treatments."
  • Dr. Glen Kreitzberg : "Dr. Farber is a quality periodontist and a quality individual. I am confident that he provides great care and I feel confident referring to him. He is meticulous, technically superior and caring."
  • Dr. Mark Kahn : "I refer to Dr. Farber because the cases are successful. Implants are placed in the right spot. When I work with our office I am not at a big risk. I also am impressed at how the soft tissue is handled. It is a pleasure to work with your offices."
  • Dr. Claire Giordano : "I have a long history of working together with Dr. Farber and an immense amount of confidence in him as a surgeon. Alan has a high level of integrity and treats patients with respect. I know what to expect and I know what I get back is going to work! I do not always get this from other surgeons."
  • Dr. Anthony Fazio : "Once again, Dr Farber and his Associates are on the cutting edge of dental technology and procedures. Their office is always accommodating and my patients that have been seen over my 13 years have always walked away pleased. It's always nice to know that good specialists are literally "around the corner."
  • Dr. John Gentile: "Just a quick note to say thank you for the time you spent with me and my office staff on Friday. Your presentation on periodontal treatment and ideas presented were greatly appreciated and will prove to be beneficial. I am looking forward to working with you in the future."
  • Peter Klein, DDS: "Mrs. Lois M's case turned out beautiful, thanks to perfect centering of the fixture and a perfect angle of emergence. Thank you for a beautiful placement; made my job easy, and made me look good."
  • Dr. Richard Sigismondi: Alan- I would like to take the opportunity to say how much I appreciate working with someone of your caliber. You are that rare person who combines an insatiable quest for knowledge, a commitment to be the best and the personality to put people at ease.  The icing on the cake is that you have cultivated a staff who support you tirelessly. I feel fortunate to work with you and am glad to have you as a friend. Enjoy the holidays and know 2013 be your best year yet!
  • Dr. Al Berger, DDS: Over the past 17 years, I have placed my trust and confidence in the very capable hands of Dr. Alan Farber. I have referred many of my patients to him over that time, knowing they will receive the best of care whether it be for implants, crown lengthening, periodontal surgeries or cosmetic periodontal procedures. Dr. Farber has worked closely with me to design treatment options for my patients using the very latest technology dentistry has to offer. In many cases the treatment that is provided exceeds the patient’s expectations. Dr. Farber is driven to be on the cutting edge of dentistry both academically and technologically. He has been a mentor, a colleague and a friend to me.