Local Dentist Appointed to Westchester Medical Center Staff

Online, December 11, 2013 (Newswire.com) - Dr. John F. Carpenter of New Windsor has been appointed to the Medical Staff of Westchester Medical Center's Department of Dental Medicine in Valhalla, NY. Carpenter helps with the education of the Dental Residents and assists them in planning and executing all phases of dentistry. The residents are in their final year of training after completing 4 years of Dental School.

"I'm excited to be sharing my 30 years of experience with the Residents and experience their youthful enthusiasm on a subject I'm passionate about," Dr. Carpenter says.

The Department of Dentistry at Westchester Medical Center is a full-service oral health department providing comprehensive dental care to children and adults. Dr. Carpenter has emphasized continuing education throughout his 30 year career, earning the NY State Dental Association's Award for achieving over 2,000 hours of Continuing Education. He is a Fellow and a Master in the Academy of General Dentistry, and a Diplomate in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. Less than 1% of all dentists achieve these prestigious honors. He is a member of numerous dental associations and serves as a Manuscript Reviewer for General Dentistry, AGD's bi-monthly journal. Dr. Carpenter is active in the Ninth District Dental Association, a component of the New York State and American Dental Associations, where he has served as Education Chairman for two terms. In addition, Dr. Carpenter has lectured as well as published numerous articles for several professional journals on Implants and other subjects. He can be reached at 845-561-2330 or [email protected].