Dr. Ames is currently focusing on the promotion of Biomimetic Dentistry to Patients and Dentists.
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Dr. Ames is currently focusing on the promotion of Biomimetic Dentistry to Patients and Dentists.
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Dr. Ames is the Founding President of the Academy of Biomimetic Dentistry.
She attained this position following her search for tooth-conserving dentistry which respects the vitality of teeth. 80% of the procedures in any given practice are done on teeth which have had a previous restoration. The old paradigm of "Drill, Fill and Bill" is the cause of these numbers. Her passion for keeping teeth vital, in concert with other progressive practitioners, led to the formation of the Academy.
Biomimetic Dentistry is a very tooth-conservative approach to fixing damaged teeth. Biomimetic dentistry is a scientifically proven technique that focuses on the correct bonding and sealing of broken or decayed teeth in a way that copies nature. This means that more of your natural tooth is preserved during every dental procedure at our office.
Dr. Ames does not use amalgams in her restorations and new crowns are placed rarely; if ever.
Dr. Ames is married and the mother of two who are now in college. She volunteers for the Townwide Fund of Huntington. She is an avid boater and resides in the Greenlawn area.
Dr. Matlach has been practicing in the Huntington area for the last 15 years.
He recently relocated his practice to its current, custom-built office where he specializes in restorative and cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Matlach was born on Long Island in 1971. He graduated from Hofstra University in 1993 with a BA Degree in Biology and completed his D.D.S. Doctor of Dental Surgery in 1997 at SUNY Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine. After graduation Dr. Matlach completed a one year Dental Residency program at Nassau County Medical Center in East Meadow Long Island.
Dr. Matlach's postgraduate training includes completion of the series of courses at Dr. Pete Dawson's Center for Advanced Dental Studies in St. Petersburg Florida and courses at the Pankey Institute in Key Biscayne Florida. Dr. Matlach has completed a 270 hour curriculum and is a graduate of the Kois Center for Dental Excellence in Seattle Washington.
When Dr. Matlach is not with his patients, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. His hobbies include boating, fishing, golf and most outdoor activities. He is an avid sports fan and is devoted to his health. During the warmer months he will often be found fishing the local waters with his father and his Jack Russell Terrier Rudy.
"Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile and sometimes your smile is the source of your joy."