Practicing dentist in private practice since 1990. I perform all aspects of general dentistry, but my main areas of focus are comprehensive rehabilitation, endodontics and the placement and restoration of implants. I am passionate about furthering my education and that of my fellow dentists so that we can increase the level of care that we provide to our patients.
Recent Experience:
2017 - Present Sparta Dental Associates, LLC Sparta, New Jersey Co-Owner
2012 - Present Practical Clinical Courses (PCC), Provo, Utah
2012 - Present Atlantic Health Care – Morristown Memorial Hospital, Morristown, NJ
1995 - Present Cazes Family Dentistry, LLC Long Valley, New Jersey
Over the last twenty-eight years, my wife and I have built a general dental practice from a startup. I practice all phases of general dentistry and take a considerable amount of continuing education courses in my pursuit of my second, Lifetime Learning and Service Recognition Award from the Academy of General Dentistry.
I am a mentor, assisting Dr. Gordon Christensen, teaching in his hands-on training programs at PCC. I have also been on the panels at numerous continuing education courses via Zoom for Clinical Research Updates,
I am an attending dentist at Morristown Memorial Hospital, working with the residents in the clinical and didactic setting to improve their knowledge and skills.
Employment History:
2017 - Present Co-owner, Sparta Dental Associates, LLC - Sparta, NJ
1995 - Present Co-owner, Cazes Family Dentistry, LLC - Long Valley, NJ
1991 - 1996 Associate with Burton Schechter, DDS, MSc - New York, NY
1990 - 1991 PGY1 Resident at Staten Island University Hospital – Staten Island, NY
Education:
2008 – 2011 United States Dental Institute - Comprehensive Orthodontic Training
1990 - 1991 Staten Island University Hospital - General Practice Residency
1986 -1990 Georgetown University School of Dentistry - Doctor of Dental Surgery
1984 – 1986 Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine – Research position
1982 – 1986 SUNY at Stony Brook – Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
Certifications /Memberships
Academy of General Dentistry:
Lifetime Learning and Service Recognition Award 2022, Mastership Awarded in 2017, Fellowship awarded in 1998. Member since 1990.
Member of the American Dental Association, the New Jersey Dental Association, the Tri-County Dental Association, Member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, Member American Academy of Clear Aligners, and Member of the National Society of Dental Practitioners, Spear Study Faculty Club.
358 Naughright Road
Long Valley, NJ 07853-3806
908-852-1100