Dr. Harcsztark, or "Dr. H." as he is affectionately known to his patients, has been practicing caring quality general and cosmetic dentistry, including full mouth reconstruction, in Kearny since 1977.
Upon graduation from New York University College of Dentistry in 1974 with a Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.), he entered the United States Navy as a dentist. From 1975 to 1976, he was assigned to work on a 5-year backlog list of patients who needed prosthetic work (crowns, bridges and dentures). The Navy provided "Dr. H." with his own dedicated dental lab and 2 technicians, all necessary training at Bethesda Naval Hospital, and unlimited support, which resulted in completing the assigned task in one year with numerous commendations for a "job well done".
Dr. Harcsztark has worked with Dr. Leonard Linkow in New York City from 1978 - 1981 learning and practicing implant dentistry. Dr. Linkow is world renowned, professionally known as the "Father of Dental Implants" and an honorary chair in his name at NYU College of Dentistry, Department of Implant Dentistry.
In 1990 - 1991, Dr. H. completed a one year, 300-hour maxi-course in implantology at Brookdale Hospital and Medical Center, now affiliated with NYU.
Dr. Harcsztark opened his Kearny, New Jersey dental practice in 1977 and Upper Montclair office in 1995. Building upon his extensive training in cosmetic crown and bridge prosthetics, Dr. H. successfully built one of the premier practices in cosmetic makeovers and dental reconstruction in the Northern New Jersey area.
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Dr. Harcsztark is proud to have brought his practice into the 21st century by providing additional cosmetic services that are well within his realm of expertise with the proper training. As a cosmetic dentist for the past 30 years, he has always strived to bring his patients the latest technologies that modern dentistry and cosmetics have to offer. That is why, Dr. Harcsztark, also now known as the Facial Beauty Doctor, offers Botox ® and cosmetic facial fillers like Restylane ®, Perlane ®, Juvederm ™ and Radiesse ® to his patients.
Dr. Harcsztark began his Botox ® training in 2004 and continued advanced training with both dental and medical-based courses in order to get the best overall experience from both areas of medicine. Now that qualified dentists in New Jersey (and there are very few at this time) are not restricted from giving these injections, Dr. Harcsztark saw a unique opportunity to be amongst the first dentists in New Jersey to offer total facial cosmetics. Being a dentist, he can administer dental anesthesia to eliminate all pain involved with dermal filler injections, especially around the face and lips. That’s the dentist advantage over physician-base injections.
Botox ® and dermal fillers like Restylane ®, Perlane ®, Juvederm ™ and Radiesse ® will become part of the expanding arsenal available to the cosmetic dentist in the near future to enhance a patient’s appearance and smile. It’s a beautiful and natural progression. Dentists are the most extensively trained physicians in administering intraoral local anesthesia and oral and facial anatomy.
Dr. Harcsztark is proud to be a founder in the group creating the American Academy of Facial Cosmetics. They are dedicated to continuing education and certification for dentists, medical doctors, estheticians, nurse practitioners and any licensed professional who is permitted to work on the face. For more information on this organization, go to their website: www.facialcosmetics.org.
Dr. Ekstein graduated in 1985, where he received his D.M.D. degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry in Newark, NJ. He spent two years in private practice in New Jersey. In 1987, Dr. Ekstein returned from graduate training in Prosthodontics at Fairleigh Dickinson University Dental School in Hackensack where he received his specialty degree in Prosthodontics, specializing in complex dental and cosmetic reconstruction utilizing crowns (caps), bridges, dentures, partials, and implant prosthetics. Dr. Ekstein is currently pursuing his board certification in Prosthodontics.
Upon receiving his degree in 1989, Dr. Ekstein worked as an associate in a dental practice in Whitestone, New York for 3 years before joining our practice, The Smile Center, in 1991. His specialty expertise will significantly enhance our ability to treat complex cosmetic dental reconstruction cases successfully. Dr. Ekstein's gentle and sincerely caring nature has helped make our practice so loveable.
Dr. Sklar graduated medical school in 1985. He continued on with his medical training where he received his specialty certification in Anesthesiology and is board-certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology. He is also a Diplomat of The Board, the highest status a Medical Anesthesiolost can attain. He is currently an attending Anesthesiologist at Wayne General Hospital in Wayne, NJ and is also on staff at The Smile Center as a medical anesthesiologist where he places patients under deep sedation and monitors them continuously while their dental work is being performed.
Better it doesn't get. Dr. Sklar is by far the calmest, most relaxing and confident anesthesiologist you could ever ask for. The Smile Center has treated numerous dental cases while "asleep" since 1992 safely and successfully. Dr. Sklar has been with our practice since 1994 and are grateful to have such a highly qualified and very personable professional as part of our staff.
Dr. Markowitz graduated from Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery in 1986. His professional organizations include:
Dr. Markowitz offers IV Sedation for our fearful patients. His char-side manner is of a gentle and caring nature. He makes all patients feel comfortable and at ease. We are truly fortunate to have such a fine gentleman and professional as part of our staff.
Dr. Alvarez graduated from the Universidad de Antioquia in Medellin, Colombia in 1999. After practicing dentistry in Colombia for three years, Dr. Alvarez’ moved to the United States and obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from New York University in 2007 and has just recently completed his residency program at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Paterson. Dr. Alvarez was in the honors program in Orofacial pain and TMJ disorders. He was also a five time recipient for the top clinician’s award.
Dr. Alvarez is an extremely talented dentist bringing great experience, dedication and interpersonal skills to The Smile Center. Additionally, Dr. Alvarez is fluent in Spanish and can offer his patients bilingual extensive consultations and/or second opinions.