A Little History

South Brooklyn Dentist is the oldest Brooklyn dental practice, serving the community for nearly 100 years.

Dr. Jeffrey Dressel's great-grandfather founded the practice on Dekalb Avenue in 1923.

In 1944, he moved the office to the corner of Columbia and Union Streets, near the Brooklyn Waterfront. In 1967 the practice was moved to 2nd Place, in the Caroll Gardens section of Brooklyn, where it still resides today.

The current practice has two Dentists, three Hygienists, a Periodontist, and an Endodontist. There are two full-time Office Managers to help you.
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Our Staff & Services

Oral Examinations

A comprehensive oral examination is completed at every hygiene appointment. We use low-radiation digital x-rays, and intra-oral photography. Our patients are fully informed about their dental condition and all recommended treatment is thoroughly explained.

Dental Fillings

A dental filling is a very common procedure. Tooth decay is removed and replaced with tooth-colored composite. We have not used silver amalgam at South Brooklyn Dentist since the 1990’s.

Crowns & Bridges

A crown may be recommended for a tooth that has fractured or decayed. Restoration with a crown will restore the strength and appearance of the tooth. Dr. Dressel utilizes CAD/CAM technology to fabricate same-day crowns. This means that patients no longer have to wait weeks for a crown to be made in a laboratory. In one appointment a patient’s tooth is scanned and a ceramic crown is milled and inserted. No impressions, no temporaries.

When a tooth has been lost a bridge may be used to fill the space. In some cases a bridge can be an alternative to an implant. Dr. Dressel will advise and inform the patient so that he or she can make the best decision about how to replace lost teeth.

Teeth Whitening

We whiten with Kor Max products which utilize an at-home whitening kit in conjunction with an in-office treatment. With custom-made whitening trays you can expect the best whitening treatment possible. Because the Kor whitening gel is not light-activated, patients experience less sensitivity while still obtaining a consistently brighter, whiter smile.

Our Dentists

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Dr. Jeffrey Dressel

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Dr. Wendy Huang

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Periodontics

Patients who require gum treatment or a dental implant will quickly discover that Dr. Podolsky is a highly skilled clinician who provides top-notch care with a warm and compassionate chair-side manner. Dr. Podolsky is a Board-Certified Periodontist. 

Dental Implants

Dental implants are used to replace un-restorable or previously lost teeth. The surgical aspects of an implant case are handled by Dr. Podolsky. When healing is complete, Dr. Dressel will restore the implant using CAD/CAM technology to create a custom titanium abutment, and a milled ceramic crown.

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Dr. Maxim Podolsky

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Endodontics

Patients who require root canal therapy will find that Dr. Kerpel is a confident and caring clinician who provides excellent, painless care, often in one visit. Dr. Kerpel is a Board-Eligible Endodontist.

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Dr. Lauren Kerpel

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Dental Hygiene

It is important to see a hygienist every six months. South Brooklyn Dentist has three Dental Hygienists to help you.

Our Hygienists

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Daniella Saraceno

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Hyacinth Tucker Harris

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Jen Hynes

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Hyacinth Tucker-Harris

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Jen Hynes

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Scheduling & Insurance Management

An integral part of our dental practice is the front-office staff. They are responsible for scheduling appointments, managing insurance submissions, providing essential information to our patients and managing the flow of information among all of the staff.

We have three full-time employees that help manage the office every day and provide a seamless experience for our patience and the dental staff.

Our Front-Office Staff

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