TOPIC: Improving Your Smile, Adult Orthodontics and Dental Restoration

Braces aren't just for kids. Lots of adults are taking the plunge these days for straighter teeth and improved bites. In fact, the American Association of Orthodontics estimates that about 30 percent of orthodontic patients are adults. But brace yourself, these aren't the tinsel mouthpieces of yesteryear. Technological advances in treatment and equipment and new aesthetic options make it easier and more practical for adults to benefit from orthodontic treatment. You can also change the look of your smile by replacing stained, chipped, missing or worn teeth. We'll examine your options for straightening, restoring, and improve the natural beauty of your smile.

GUESTS:

Michael J. Sbuttoni, D.D.S.
Dr. Sbuttoni graduated from the State University of New York at Buffalo with his D.D.S. in 1979. He received his certificate of Proficiency in Orthodontics from the Eastman Dental Center in 1981. He then received his certification from the American Board of Orthodontics in 1992. He has been the Chairman of many organizations including the Northeastern Society of Orthodontics Council on Government Affairs in 1999, the State Council on Dental Education from 1992-1993, and the Special Committee on Dental Assisting from 1990-1992. He has also served at President of the Third District Dental Society of the State of New York, from 1988-1990, and as the Public Relations Director from 1985-1988. Dr. Sbuttoni has also been listed in Who's Who in the East, as well as Who's Who Among Young American Professionals. In addition to all the organizations he has served on, he has given many lectures on different therapy and treatment techniques in orthodontics. Dr. Sbuttoni is currently a staff Orthodontist of St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, NY, and has been in clinical practice since 1981.

Harry E. Rosenstein, D.M.D.
Dr. Rosenstein is a graduate of the Albany Academy, Colgate University, and the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, where he received his D.M.D title. Dr. Rosenstein then attended the University of Rochester Medical Center/ Eastman Dental Center in a specialty residency program in prosthodontics. He then went on to study Maxillofacial Prosthetics in another specialty residency program at the University of Chicago Medical Center/Zoller Dental Center. Dr. Rosenstein has operated a private practice since 1986, performing all areas of cosmetic, reconstructive, and implant prosthodontics. He is also the past President of the Third District Dental Society/Dental Society of New York State, as well as the past President of the Albany County Dental Study Club.