Dr. Thomas Zahavi is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. He completed his post-graduate periodontal education at the Eastman Dental Center at the University of Rochester in 2006.
Dr. Zahavi obtained his combined DMD and Master’s degree Summa Cum Laude from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (1997). He then pursued a speciality program in Prosthodontics (the restoration and replacement of teeth), receiving the highest honors in the residency program (2001). In 2003 he relocated with his family to the USA in pursuit of a residency program in Periodontology at the University of Rochester/ Eastman Institute for Oral Health. He was awarded a Certificate of Excellence from the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation and honored with a research fellowship from a major dental implant company. He is a Board-Certified Periodontist (USA) and Prosthodontist (Israel). His clinical experience and training in the two specialities proves to be invaluable, especially in patients requiring comprehensive periodontal and implant treatments.
The average American adult between the ages of 20-64 is missing 7 teeth. Therefore, 1 dental implants are easily one of the most impactful innovations in the dental world. Artificial dental implants are surgically affixed into the jawbone in place of the missing...
For dental implant surgery to be successful, you must carefully adhere to aftercare recommendations. The most critical period in the recovery process is the first few weeks after your dental implant procedure. Should you return to your regular routine too soon, the...
If you’ve noticed your gums are tender to the touch, more red than pink in color, and you see blood when you brush or floss your teeth, you likely have gingivitis - a mild form of periodontal (gum) disease. In its early stages, gum disease can be reversed. However, if...
Gum disease, otherwise known as periodontal disease, affects a shocking 42.7% of the U.S. adult population over 301. Despite how common this condition is, severe gum disease left untreated poses a serious risk for contributing to or worsening a variety of health...
Tooth Replacement Rochester NY Offers Dental Implants for Missing Teeth It’s often said that we don’t appreciate what we have until it’s gone. That adage certainly applies to our natural teeth. We tend to take them for granted, and then suddenly, we’re confronted with...
Almost half of adults over the age of thirty have a form of gum disease. [1] This oral disease, when left untreated, threatens the aesthetics and function of one’s natural teeth. In recent years, scientific studies have been mounting, which shows an association...
When it comes to tooth surgery, Rochester residents ask our team a lot of questions. It is natural to be curious or apprehensive when a medical professional recommends surgery of any kind. Understanding the reasons behind necessary tooth surgery can help ease your...
Gum Recession Surgery in Rochester: What Causes Gum Recession and How Will I Know if I Need Surgery? Gum recession happens when the gum tissue that surrounds the teeth begins to creep away from the crown of the tooth. That exposes the root tooth. If gum recession...
Is there a Link Between Gum Disease and Pancreatic Cancer? Affecting an estimated 50,000 Americans per year,[1] pancreatic cancer is believed to have a direct connection with the diagnosis of gum disease (yet another reason to see your periodontist regularly). What...
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