Carla Schlissel, DDS

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Get to know Dentist Dr. Carla Schlissel, who serves patients in West Islip, New York. 

Dr. Schlissel is a dentist who is currently serving patients at her private practice – Dr Carla H. Schlissel Family Dentistry – located in West Islip, New York. There, she offers several dental services, including whitening, veneers, dentures, fillings, and more. 

Dr. Schlissel truly enjoys the practice of dentistry and it shows. Her patients have excellent things to say about her, one stating “Dr. Carla is an outstanding dentist. Her gentle, sweet nature put me at ease. She is easy to talk to and I am very happy with her care.”

Born and raised in Valley Stream, Dr. Schlissel graduated from Valley Stream North High School. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from St. John’s University. After working as a lab technician for over a year, she “shuffled off to Buffalo” and earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo.  

In order to stay up to date in her field, she remains a member of several professional organizations, including the New York State Dental Association, the Suffolk County Dental Society, and the American Dental Association. She attributes her success to caring for and treating patients like family.

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, like Dr. Schlissel, diagnose and treat dental issues, as well as help patients develop better oral hygiene regimens. 

In her spare time, Dr. Schlissel enjoys embroidery, gardening, reading, spending time with her family, as well as being a merit badge counselor with the Boy Scouts.

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