Dr. Scott Schwartz, DDS

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Get to know Dentist Dr. Scott Schwartz, who serves patients in New York. 

Dr. Scott Schwartz has been practicing dentistry in Westchester County since 2013, and is excited to be part of the Croton-on-Hudson community.  Dr. Schwartz recently took over the practice of Dr. Bard Levey, a second-generation dentist, who had been providing quality, comprehensive dental care to patients in Croton-On-Hudson and many Westchester County communities for over 25 years. He has passed the tradition along to Dr. Schwartz, who will continue to provide the most modern dental techniques and technology, treating each patient as the unique individual that they are to help them achieve the smile they desire. 

Setting himself apart from other dentists with a passionate commitment to personalized care and continuing education, Dr. Schwartz believes in the notion that “attached to every tooth is a person.” A highly trained dentist, he offers the dental services necessary to address all of  patients’ dental health needs, from routine preventive care to restoration of missing teeth. Dr. Schwartz is proud to have the best technology in his office to offer the greatest possible care to all of his patient’s, including “crown in a day”. Dr. Schwartz offers patient’s the opportunity to get their crowns done in one day with the latest technology from Cerec.

He has shown his commitment to dentistry by attaining membership status with the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and the American Academy of Implant Dentistry.

Pertaining to his academic background, Dr. Schwartz graduated from Penn State University and then Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry, earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2013. In addition, he did his postdoctoral training at the prestigious Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn, New York in 2014. He received extensive advanced training in all disciplines of dentistry, including cosmetic dentistry, restorative dentistry, implant dentistry, oral surgery, root canal therapy, and crowns and bridges. 

Dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity. Dentists diagnose and treat dental issues and help patients develop better oral hygiene regimens. They clean teeth, correct bite issues, perform surgeries and extractions, and perform other duties to ensure that the teeth and mouth are healthy. 

Outside of practicing dentistry, Dr. Schwartz enjoys playing various sports, traveling around the globe with his wife, exploring new types of delicious foods, listening to and playing music, as well as playing with his son, Lucas. His favorite place to vacation is Australia. 

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