School:
MMSc, Harvard University, 1983
DMD, Univ. of Pennsylvania, 1980
Bachelor of Science Biomedical Engineering,
Northwestern University, 1976
Graduate of Atlantic City High School, 1972
Board Certification for Orthodontics,
American Board of Orthodontics, 1993
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Memberships:
Atlantic/Cape May County Dental Society
American Association of Orthodontics
New Jersey Society of Orthodontics
Middle States Orthodontics
Atlantic-Cape May Implant Study Club

Practice:
South Jersey since 1983
Celebrating over 28 years in practice 2011

Practice Philosophy:
We strive to treat each patient as we, or members of our own families, would want to be treated- in a calm, professional, caring environment.

What I enjoy about the practice of dentistry:
Getting to assist many people in enhancing their health and appearance. Becoming close friends over time.

Native of:
Ventnor, NJ. Has lived in South Jersey since 1961. (view another picture bottom of page)

Family:
Sindy (wife), Erica (daughter, 26), and Jessica (daughter, 24)

Non-work activities:
Community based organizations, family and socializing, beach and golf.

Community Organizations:
Currently serving on the Board of Govenors -AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center. Also active in the Northfield Community School Healthy Schools Initiative.

We know that good oral hygiene is more challenging during the orthodontic treatment process.

Dr. Finkelson is proud to announce The New Ortho Essentials program for our patients. The Ortho Essentials program is a three-step oral hygiene program designed to boost oral health and hygiene practices in orthodontic patients. The day our patients get their braces on or any first time appliance placed, our team will go over the importance of what foods to avoid, proper handling of emergencies, and proper
oral hygiene techniques. In order to help with proper hygiene our patients will receive the Ortho Essentials kit and be started in our Ortho Essentials oral hygiene program.

The Ortho Essentials kit comes with an easy to follow 5-level rating system ranging from poor to excellent that illustrates each rating level so our office team and patients have a standard to compare oral hygiene. At each office
visit, our team will help our patients “self rate” their own brushing by using the 5-level rating system and fill out
a report card for the patient to bring home. We will also discuss the rating the patient received at each of their appointments. If the patient receives 3 or more poor level ratings, a letter will be sent home and a copy will be sent
to your general dentist. We want to partner with you and your general dentist to give you a beautiful, healthy smile!

Each patient kit includes the Oral-B Triumph power toothbrush
with a SmartGuide wireless display to provide feedback on brushing time and
technique, along with Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste and Rinse
to help reduce plaque and gingivitis.

Please contact Jessica by calling the office or by email jessica.p.smiles@comcast.net to
find out more about the program or how you can purchase this kit, valued at
over $200 for $80.

VIew the underlined link for an explanation of the program Ortho Essentials Program