Certifications:
Periodontics
Implantology
I.V. Sedation
Laser Periodontics

Memberships:

    * Academy of Periodontology
    * North Eastern Society of Periodontists
    * The American Dental Society of Anesthesiology

Background

Dr. Zelig is a graduate of New York University College of Dentistry where he ranked among the top of the graduating class. As a result of his exceptional scholastic achievements, Dr. Zelig was inducted into Omicron Kappa Upsilon, the national dental honor society.

After completing dental school, Dr. Zelig continued his training at New York University for an additional 3 years post-graduate training in periodontics. During his training, Dr. Zelig learned the art and science of periodontics and implantology from some of the best periodontists in the country.

In addition to certification as a Periodontist, Dr. Zelig also holds a license in intravenous conscious sedation from the New York State Board of Dentistry and is fully trained and qualified to perform I.V. Sedation.

Board Certification

Dr. Zelig is a Board Certified Periodontist and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, a periodontist who has made significant achievements beyond the educational requirements of the specialty.
In addition to the educational requirements, Board Certification requires:

    * Comprehensive oral and written examinations covering all phases of periodontal diseases and conditions, including dental implants.
    * Presentation of detailed reports on broad range of actual treatment personally provided by the periodontist.

Dr. Zelig has been examined by a panel of internationally respected peers and has been awarded Diplomate status. He has received one of the highest recognitions afforded by his specialty. By successfully completing this challenge, he has demonstrated:

    * A robust knowledge of periodontics
    * Continued professional development
    * Critical review of results of therapy
    * Interest in providing the best, most up-to-date care

Teaching Positions

Dr. Zelig is actively involved in teaching Periodontics & Implant Dentistry to other dentists and specialists. His current position as the Executive Director of the New York Center for Advanced Dental Education, allows him to share his expertise. Dr. Zelig spends a great deal of his time lecturing, educating, and training General dentists and Specialists. He also serves on the Advisory Commitee of the Dental Implant Training Center in New Jersey. Dr. Zelig has given presentations and lectures at the Greater New York Dental Convention, the Northeastern Society of Periodontists, the New York Center for Advanced Dental Education, and the Metropolitan Periodontal Symposium.

Personal

Dr. Zelig possesses a warm and friendly "chair-side" manner, and it is his innate warmth, patience and sincerity that makes the difference in his care.
Dr. Zelig  lives in New Jersey with his wife and 4 children.