Dr. Robert Gregory Castracane DMD
Dentist
595 Madison Avenue 27th Floor New York New York, 10022Rating
5/5
About
Robert G. Castracane, DMD, is on staff at Eastside Dental Medicine located in New York, New York. Dr. Castracane has been practicing for nearly 30 years, specializing in general, cosmetic, and implant dentistry. When Dr. Castracane is not serving patients at the practice he is an attending dentist at St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center; a general medical and surgical hospital that performed at the level of nationally ranked U.S. News Best Hospitals in 8 adult specialties. In his spare time, Dr. Castracane is an Associate Professor at New York University and acts as a guest lecturer, when invited. Owing much of his success to his education, Dr. Castracane is a member of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and American Academy of Implant Dentistry in an effort to remain current in advances in the dental field.
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Education and Training
Tufts University School of Dentistry
Provider Details
Dr. Robert Gregory Castracane DMD's Expert Contributions
What should I do after dental implant surgery?
No rinsing or spitting until the next day. Soft diet. Bite down on gauze until the bleeding stops. Motrin 800 mg every 8 hours as needed for pain. Sincerely, Dr. Robert Castracane READ MORE
What is the medication that the dentist will use as an anesthesia before my root canal?
The most common local anesthetic is lidocaine 2%, therefore each carpule contains 34 mg of the drug lidocaine and .017 mg epinephrine, which is a vasoconstrictor. HCl is also in the carpule, as a preservative to increase shelf life. READ MORE
Is chewing gum often bad for your teeth?
Yes, chewing gum creates issues with the muscles of mastication and the temperomandibular joints. READ MORE
Is bleeding of gums dangerous for a diabetic patient?
Bleeding is a sign of disease. Diabetics have impaired healing mechanisms and are prone to infection, therefore bleeding gums is a significant problem with diabetic patients - the etiology is bacteria and the disease process must be arrested before it progresses to produce bone loss and premature tooth loss.
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Associate Professor, New York University -
- Guest Lecturing -
Treatments
- Cosmetic Dentistry
- Smile Makeovers
- Invisalign
- Porcelain Veneers
- Dental Implants
- Comprehensive Restorative Dentistry
- Sedation Dentistry
- Sleep Apnea & Snoring Treatment
Professional Memberships
- Member Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
- Active member Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
- Active Member International Congress of Oral Implantologists
- Active member American Dental Association
Fellowships
- Misch International Implant Institute Training, Iv Sedation Course Training,Invisalign Certif
Experience & Accolades
- Associate professorsNew York University College of Dentistry
Professional Society Memberships
- International Congress of Oral Implantologists, American Academy of Implant Dentistry
What do you attribute your success to?
- Passion, Good Background and Education
Hobbies / Sports
- Skiing
Favorite professional publications
- AAID Journal
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