Dr. Alex Shvartsman is a top graduate of SUNY at Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine. He also holds a BA degree in Biology. His artistic talents and fascination with science allows him to excell in dentistry.

After completing his residency at North Shore University Hospital at Manhasset, Dr. Shvartsman was appointed Chief Dental Resident. He has also completed a two-year Fellowship in Dental Implants and Advanced Prosthetics and taught implant dentistry at NSUH at Manhasset until his practice relocation in 2005.

As one of the youngest dentists to have received the prestigious Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD), he is one of only 4% of American dentists that has achieved this honor by completing 500 hours of continuing education, and passing a rigorous written examination. His commitment to staying current in the rapidly changing field of dentistry is exemplary.

Dr. Shvartsman is the recipient of numerous awards, including the 2004 One of Americas Top Dentist Award, the Suffolk County Dental Society High Level of Clinical Competence Award, and The Certificate of Merit in Recognition of Excellence and Promise in Oral Diagnosis.

As a lecturer on implant and restorative dentistry topics, Dr. Shvartsman is well respected by his peers. He proudly counts other Dentists, Dental Ceramists and their families as his patients.

He understands that the condition of your mouth affects your overall health and he is proud to have eliminated mercury from his practice. You may have seen Dr. Shvartsman's article on bonded tooth colored fillings in The Smithtown Messenger as well as his popular column "Dentally Speaking" in variuos local publications. With over a decade of dental experience you will feel confident in his gentle and caring hands.

Dr. Shvartsman lives locally in St. James with his wife Melissa and their son Logan.