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JOE
SCOCCA
Administrator
Joe has over 25 years experience in managing and
administrating many types of dental offices. He works with patients
to help them understand all their financial and treatment needs.
He started JRS Management Inc. in 1997 and is currently teamed up
with Dr. Lee J. Levinson at Bellmore Family Dental. |
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| DR.
JOSEPH MANISCALCO
Prosthodontist / Clinical Director
Dr.
Maniscalco attended Manhattan College where he received a bachelors
degree in biology in 1996. He then attended New York University
where he received his DDS degree in 2000. Upon graduation he received
two prestigious awards; one for operative dentistry and the other
for removable prosthodontics. Dr. Maniscalco went on to complete
his prosthodontics residency at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center
in Portland, Oregon in 2003. In this residency he received a citation
from the Military Order of the Purple Heart for exemplary care.
To further expand his abilities, he completed in 2003 a two year
fellowship encompassing all aspects of surgical and prosthetic implant
dentistry at New York University. Dr. Maniscalco's strongest attributes
include explaining all aspects of your care and delivering this
care in the most comfortable way possible. He currently resides
on Long Island with his wife and two children. |
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| DR.
JOSEPH ARGENTO
Periodontist
Dr. Joseph Argento has been practicing Periodontics
for twenty years. He graduated SUNY at Stony Brook School of Dental
Medicine in 1987 earning his D.D.S (Doctor of Dental Surgery). He
received several awards in periodontics and was a member of the
dental honor society. He went on to receive his certificate of training
from Farleigh Dickinson University becoming a board eligible periodontist.
He has practiced and taught at Northport Veterans Administration
Hospital as well as in the periodontics clinic at Stony Brook School
of Dental Medicine. He has expertise in the latest techniques for
treating periodontal disease and related conditions including surgical
and non surgical therapy. He resides on Long Island with his family. |
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DR.
LINDA NGUYEN
Dentist
Dr. Nguyen graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in biochemistry from
University of Maryland in 1995. She then completed her DDS degree
at Baltimore College of Dental Surgery University of Maryland in
1999. She has created beautiful and natural smiles from her strong
focus on cosmetic and esthetic dentistry. She regularly attends
advanced education courses, and incorporates the latest dental technology
into our practice. Dr. Nguyen is Invisalign and Biolase Dental Laser
certified. She resides on Long Island with her family. |
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| DR.
LEE J. LEVINSON
Clinical Consultant
Dr. Levinson brings twenty-eight years of dental
practice experience to Bellmore Family Dental. He spent his early
years as Chief-of-Staff of two large dental offices in Manhattan,
then went into family practice on eastern Long Island’s south
shore in 1985. He is proud to be associated with a talented, dedicated,
and concerned staff that embraces his patient-oriented philosophy.
Dr. Levinson is married, with three sons. He oil paints and attempts
to be a handyman around the house. |
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| DIANE
M. FINOVA, RDH
Hygienist
She has been practicing dental hygiene for the past 15 years. She
attended State University at Farmingdale as well as Iona and Queens
College. She has served as a Delegate to the State of New York with
the Dental Hygiene Association of New York. She joined the staff
of Bellmore Family Dental with extensive periodontal and general
dentistry experience. She is involved with the current research
linking gum disease to heart disease and diabetes, thus improving
a patient’s oral health. This is the most rewarding part of
her profession.
Ms. Finova lives in Suffolk County with her family and enjoys the
great outdoors. |
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| TRISH
BETANCUR
Patient Coordinator / Marketing
Trish has been in the dental field for over 9 yrs.
She started out as a dental assistant working with a variety of
specialists and is currently the patient coordinator / marketing
director for Bellmore Family Dental. Having such versatile experience
in all aspects of the dental field has enabled her to facilitate
the growth of the practice. One of her major accomplishments has
been her ability to show patients the many ways that they can get
the smile they have always desired, thus enhancing their self confidence.
She currently resides on Long Island with her 3 yr. old son.
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Paula
Kass, RDH
Hygienist
Paula
has been in the dental field since 1980, working in various positions
such as: Dental assistant, Receptionist and was a office manager
as well. She realized just how much she loved the dental profession
and became a dental hygienist in 2003. She graduated as Vice President
in her class and recently became certified in local anesthesia and
nitrous oxide for the comfort of her patients. She lives in Suffolk
County with her beautiful family enjoying many outdoor activities.
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Patricia
Villate, RDH
Hygienist
Patricia
has been in the dental field for over 4 years. She graduated from
Farmingdale State College in 2009 with a degree in dental hygiene
and is certfified in local anesthesia and nitrous oxide. She loves
working with both adults and children because each day is a new
experience. Patricia lives in Nassau County and enjoys many outdoor
activities. |
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Stephanie,
Janelle & Angelina
Assistant(s)
Stephanie,
Janelle & Angelina have been dental assistants for many years.
They work with all our doctors & help them provide the best
care we can offer our patients. Their wonderful personalities combined
with their overall dental knowledge enables them to be companionate
and comforting while answering any of your dental questions or concerns.
They are a tremendous asset to out practice. |
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