Long Island Dental Hygiene Forum

Top Reasons To Join:

Higher Level of Education
Develop Close Relationships
Affiliated with Seattle Study Club and Long Island Dental Forum
(Dr. Alan Farber’s Premier Study Club of Long Island)
Bonus programs in the future
Get all your Continuing Education Credits in one place
Interesting and Entertaining new topics

About LIDHF

Dr. Alan Farber completed the accredited advanced specialty education program in periodontics at the University of Pennsylvania School of dental medicine in 1987. He was president of both the Suffolk County Dental Society and the Northeastern Society of Periodontists. He is presently Founder and director of Long Island Dental Forum, and is an Assistant Clinical Professor in Periodontics at the State University of New York School of Dentistry at Stony Brook. He currently maintains practices in Medford & Hauppauge, Long Island for the past 23 years.

Valerie Carro, RDH: has a dental hygiene degree from Farmingdale University. She has been practicing hygiene for 23 years and has been a member of our team since 1989. Valerie has advance training in non-surgical Periodontics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and also clinical training on Perioscopy.

Helga Popko, RDH: has a dental hygiene degree from Farmingdale University, a B.S. degree in Health Administration from St. Joseph’s College and a M.S. in Health Policy and Management from State University of New York at Stony Brook. Helga has been practicing hygiene for thirty years and has been a member of our team since 1998. She is an adjunct faculty member at Farmingdale State College, Department of Dental Hygiene since 2002. Helga is member of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association, Dental Hygienists’ Association of the State of New York, Long Island Dental Hygienists’ Association and the New York State Dental Hygiene Educators’ Association.

Long Island Dental Forum: was established by Dr Farber in 1996. LIDF is affiliated with the Seattle Study Club, a closely allied network of over two hundred and fifty study clubs across the country, to provide the highest quality of programming. The programs bring the members the most current industry developments and techniques and also include practice management seminars for improved teamwork and productivity.

2011-2012

Course descriptions:

“Patient Health, Not Just Oral Health” This presentation discusses current concepts of periodontal disease development and progression including: biofilm, bacterial invasion of the gingival and the immuno- inflammatory response. Additional topics include: risk assessment, cardiovascular diseases, diabetic complications, rheumatoid arthritis, adverse pregnancy events and salivary diagnostics. The presentation will conclude with a discussion of how to incorporate research findings into daily practice to enhance patient care.

Hygiene Caseflix: Moderate to Advanced Periodontal Disease and Restorative and Implant treatment. There will be interactive, “hands on” discussions and treatment planning. Using powerpoint photos the hygienists will co-diagnose and treatment plan a patient from beginning to completion.

Mind, Body and Soul: This presentation will present discussions and demonstrations on proper ergonomics and total body health to avoid neck and back pain that is so often associated with the profession of Dental Hygiene. In addition, the latest nutritional information and ideas for wholesome eating and healthy living will be discussed.

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Sun, Oct 16, 2011 : 8:30am – 12 noon, Continental Breakfast – Treatment Planning For The Dental Hygienist – Interactive “Hands On”. 3 CEU’s – Location: Sheraton Long Island, Hauppauge, NY

Sun, Feb 5, 2012 : 8:30am – 12 noon, Continental Breakfast – Mind, Body & Soul – Table Clinics. 3 CEU’s – Location: Sheraton Long Island, Hauppauge, NY

Wed, April 18, 2012: 6:15 pm, Dinner will be served – program with Long Island Dental Forum: Dr. Richard Nagelberg – “Patient Health Not Just Oral Health”, Periosystemic Issues . 2 CEU’s – Location: To Be Determined

$120/year – Includes All Programs and Meals.

Our program has already started, please contact our office if you are still interested in joining.

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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."