Professional Background
Dr. Silverstein is an Orthodontist who has been practicing in Somerset since 1994. He graduated from the dental school at UMDNJ in 1990, and obtained a Certificate in Orthodontics along with a Masters in Oral Biology, also from UMDNJ, in 1993. After graduation, he taught at the school part time and entered private practice. He is currently Chief of Orthodontics at RWJBarnabas Health in New Brunswick.
Dr. Silverstein has been active in the Middlesex County Dental Society, where he has served as Secretary, Vice President, President-Elect, and President. He is currently both the Newsletter Editor and Website Editor.
Curriculum Vitae
The following is a synopsis of Dr. Silverstein's education, professional activities, and other items related to his professional life.
Education
Licensure
Academic Appointments
Professional Experience
Major Committees
Professional Memberships
Special Awards
Leadership
Research Interests
Publications
Presentations
Continuing Education
The New Jersey State Board of Dentistry requires all licensed dentists to attend a minimum of 40 credit hours every two years. I have listed courses that I have attended below. In addition to attending courses, I read the Journal of the American Dental Association, the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, the Journal of the New Jersey Dental Association, the Journal of Clinical Orthodontics, and practice management journals and newsletters. I am a member of a Spear Study Club, as well as another local study club with general dentists and other specialists.
AAO: American Association of Orthodontists; CJSO: Central Jersey Society of Orthodontists; GPSO: Greater Philadelphia Society of Orthodontists IDANA: Indian Dental Association of North America, NJ Chapter NESO: North Eastern Society of Orthodontists NJAO: New Jersey Association of Orthodontists; NJDA: New Jersey Dental Association MASO: Middle Atlantic Society of Orthodontists; MCDS: Middlesex County Dental Society