Dr. Dornbush's Biography

Constantly pioneering in his field, Dr. Dornbush is known as the "best dentist"on the North Shore and he is regarded by his community as an authority in what dentistry has to offer.

For sure, at the time of Dr. Dornbush's graduation from New York University College of Dentistry in 1975, dentistry had already witnessed many advances. For example: "Novocain's first use in medicine by Professor Braun in 1905 was superceded by the discovery of Lidocaine by two Swedish chemists, Nils Lofgven and Bengt Lundquist in 1943. In 1838, the first dental drill was hand operated and gear-driven by John Lewis. The foot or threadle engine was developed by Dr. Morrison in 1872. The air-turbine handpiece by Dr. Borden in 1957. Vulcanite dentures were popular when first patented by the Goodyear Company in 1864, until the acrylic (pink plastic) denture bases replaced them in 1940's. Porcelain denture teeth were introduced in the 1800s. In 1907, Dr. William H. Taggart announced the disappearing wax technique as a new and accurate method for casting gold inlays.

Zinc Oxyphosphate Cement used in cementing crowns, inlays, and as a protective base over nearly exposed pulps came into use in 1880. Porcelain fused to metal crowns were developed in late 1950's.All porcelain crowns have been used since 1900, however were generally considered unacceptable strength. Acrylic Resin was used for anterior fillings in the 1940's but was marked by microleakage. Bowen added silica filler to produce the first composite and in 1962 combined his innovation with the acid etch bonding technique. UV cured composites were developed 1970's and light cured composites early 1980s."

Bringing advances in dentistry to his inter-disciplinary practice has been central to Dr. Dornbush's career.

In 1976, upon completion of the Montefiore Hospital Internship Program under the directorship of Dr. Norman Treiger and Dr. Jack Kabcenell, the concepts of Periodontal Prosthesis were becoming established. Principles of Periodontal Prosthesis brought understanding to the unique interrelationship between a healthy periodontium and precise restorations. Dr. Morton Amsterdam at the University of Pennsylvania is generally recognized as "The Father of Periodontal Prosthesis". Dr. Gerald Kramer and Dr. Myron Nevins in Boston were founders of the Institute for Advanced Dental Studies which excelled as a source of education in Periodontal Prosthesis, a subject only touched upon in undergraduate dental school curriculums. In 1978, Dr. Dornbush completed the two year Advanced Graduate Study in Prosthodontics program at the Boston University School of Graduate Dentistry. Dr. P. I. Brånemark announced at the fall meeting of the Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontists in 1983 his landmark work and discoveries making dental implantology a reality. Since dental Implants offer a permanent fixed solution to missing teeth, Dr. Dornbush promptly became familiar with the protocols of restorative implant dentistry. In 1987, Dr. Richard Lazzara and Keith D. Beaty founded Implant Innovations Inc., based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Dr. Dornbush served as dental consultant and lecturer for Implant Innovations during its formative years in the early 1990's. He conducted a comprehensive hands-on course featuring the clinical application of dental implants in restorative dentistry both domestically and in Europe. Dr. Dornbush co-authored scholarly publications on the subject of inter-disciplinary implant treatment in the "International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry" published by Quintessence Publishing Company.

Ongoing advances in dentistry are as significant today as they ever were.

Most recently, Dr. Dornbush has established a profile in his community for improving his patients' smiles through conservative, non-evasive cosmetic dental procedures which have a positive impact on their overall appearance and self-confidence. He has performed "smile makeovers" which provide the patient a more youthful appearance through the implementation of procedures such as porcelain veneers, cosmetic bonding, and bleaching. In 1997, he became acquainted with the art of cosmetic dentistry at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies. Beginning in September of that year to the present, Dr. Dornbush became affiliated with Dr. Rosenthal's Aesthetic Advantage Inc. a unique company dedicated to educating, motivating and stimulating dental professionals.

No sharing of one's philosophy, experience and expertise in dentistry would be complete without directing attention to the field of dental occlusion, function and technology. Dr. Dornbush has immersed himself in understanding philosophies of occlusion: The Gnathological Approach, The Pankey-Mann Philosophy and Neuromuscular Occlusion. Dr. Dornbush innovated "The Gold Occlusal Provisional Restoration" which provides a most stable occlusal position during the course of treatment. He gratefully acknowledges his working relationship with the technological talents of Advanced Dental Technologies and Jurium Dental Studio.

Dr. Dornbush offers valuable educational programs discussing & illustrating the essentials of aesthetic, cosmetic, restorative and prosthetic dentistry.

With over a 25 year career of clinical experience, continuing education and teaching, his presentations deliver a wealth of up-to-date knowledge with a focus upon concepts in aesthetic/cosmetic dentistry as well as dictums for case selection and "how to" perform dentistry. His genuine meticulous style coupled with an awareness of ethical and philosophical concerns provides a comfort level of understanding towards the on-going advances in aesthetic, inter-disciplinary restorative and implant dentistry.

Dr. Dornbush enjoys working with patients to find out what they want and gives it to them.

Whether it be saving their teeth, providing new support for their teeth with dental implants or achieving the smile they are looking for, dentistry today has a great deal to offer. Dr. Dornbush's practice is in Marblehead Massachusetts where he resides with his wife Susan and three sons, Max 21, Ben 20, Eric 17.