Dr. Pitel is currently an associate clinical professor of operative dentistry at the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine and director of predoctoral and CDE aesthetics. He also maintains a private practice in Poughkeepsie, NY. A third-generation dentist, he has more than 34 years experience owning and operating private general practices with an emphasis on cosmetic, restorative, and implant dentistry in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, California, and New York. A past president of the New Jersey AGD, Dr. Pitel is an active member of numerous other dental organizations such as the International Association for Dental Research, ADA, AGD, and American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He received his Fellowship from the American College of Dentists, the AGD, and the International Academy of Dentofacial Esthetics, and he holds Level II certification from the Academy of Laser Dentistry. Recognized by Who’s Who in Dentistry, Dr. Pitel is an international expert and lecturer on topics such as adhesive dentistry, anterior and posterior aesthetic restorations, and cosmetic and laser dentistry. He has authored numerous scientific papers and articles of interest to patients and is the author of a textbook on dental impression taking. A former editor of the NJ AGD Journal, he has received several patents and awards for journalism in dentistry.

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