Clifton, NJ — Ari J. Sugarman, DMD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Pediatric Dentist for his outstanding contributions to the Dental profession and in acknowledgment of his ownership of Clifton Pediatric Dental Care.
Dr. Sugarman is a highly trained pediatric dentist with 17 years of experience. He tends to patients in Passaic County at his private practice, Clifton Pediatric Dental Care. The doctor opened the practice after spending several years working in a New York health center. Clifton Pediatric Dental Care treats their patients like family to ensure that each patient feels happy and cared for whenever they visit. The staff understands that creating a pleasant environment is necessary for children when they see the dentist.
Pediatric dentistry is the branch of dentistry dealing with children from birth through adolescence. A pediatric dentist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of the dental problems of children from infancy to young adulthood. They usually care for special needs patients as well.
Dr. Sugarman focuses on dental care for children using a behavioral approach, making them comfortable, and tailoring treatment to each patient’s needs. He is patient and understanding with children and their parents and provides all the latest technology, including digital imaging and sedation options.
Educated in the United States, Dr. Sugarman received a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Yeshiva University in New York City. He earned his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He continued his general practice residency at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. He then went on to complete his residency in pediatric dentistry at Montefiore Medical Center, which afforded him the knowledge necessary to treat a wide range of dental problems in children and adolescents. In addition, he was specifically trained to meet the complex dental needs of children with associated medical, emotional, or sensory issues.
Among his professional memberships and affiliations, Dr. Sugarman is a member of the American Dental Association, the American Pediatric Dental Association, the New Jersey Dental Association, and the New Jersey Pediatric Dental Association.
The doctor is an active volunteer with his synagogue, Congregation B’nai Yeshurun.
On a personal note, Dr. Sugarman lives in Bergen County with his wife and four children, with whom he loves spending his free time.
In light of this recognition, Dr. Sugarman wishes to acknowledge the inspiration of his mother, Lynn Sugarman, MD, and the support of his mentors: Jon Golub, DMD, Nuntiya Kakanantadilok, DMD; and Abraham Speiser, DDS.
For more information, visit www.cliftonpediatricdental.com.