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Qualified by Outstanding Professional Achievement
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Qualified by Outstanding Professional Achievement
Lorna Flamer-Caldera
holds a Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS) from the University of Maryland’s Baltimore College of Dental Surgery (the world’s first dental college) with special internships in oral surgery and pediatric dentistry. She completed a general practice residency at the Long Island College Hospital. Doctor Flamer-Caldera is a Fellow of: the International Academy of Dental Facial Aesthetics 1; the American College of Dentistry 2 (currently serving as Chair of the NY and North Atlatntic chapter); the International College of Dentists 3; and the Academy of General Dentistry 4 (for which she has served as a national spokesperson and President of its NY State component). Most recently, Dr. Flamer-Caldera became General Chair-elect of the Greater New York Dental Meeting, the largest dental congress in North America.
Each year Dr. Flamer-Caldera completes numerous continuing education courses above the state-mandated levels. These cover a broad range of relevant subjects including prosthodontics, implantology, nutrition, sleep apnea, homeopathy and botox, among many others. Her Bachelor of Science is from New York University.
Dr. Flamer-Caldera was previously Assistant Professor at the City of New York’s Department of Dental Hygiene where she taught Pharmacology, Emergency Medicine and Sedation. She now lectures on those subjects at a number of international symposia.
Her other memberships include the:
- American Dental Association
- American Academy of Sleep Medicine
- American Association of Women Dentists
- New York State Dental Association
- Second District Dental Society
- New York County Dental Society
- National Center for Homeopathy
Thema Hepburn
Before earning her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, and completing her general practice residency at NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn, Dr. Hepburn spent 10 years as a dental office manager and hygienist, after she attained an Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene and a Bachelor of Science in Health Administration from New York City College of Technology. This path has enabled her to optimize the patient experience through a holistic approach that incorporates a comprehensive assessment of her patients’ oral condition and aesthetic desires into highly individualized treatment plans for each patient. Dr. Hepburn rounds out her qualifications with certifications that authorize her to administer InvisalignTM orthodontic therapies, sleep apnea appliances, aesthetic and TMD injectable therapeutics like BotoxTM, as well as the dermal fillers RestylaneTM and JuvédermTM. Dr Hepburn brings this all together in her delivery of dental care that is compassionate, gentle and thorough.
Her volunteer work includes providing pro bono dental treatment to survivors of domestic violence and residents of underprivileged communities. As an active committee member of the Academy of General Dentistry and the American Dental Association, Dr Hepburn also participates on expert educational panels at the Greater New York Dental Meeting and has served as an alternate delegate to the NY State Dental Association’s House of Delegates.
In addition, Dr. Hepburn is an active member of:
- American Dental Association
- Greater New York National Dental Association
- Second District Dental Society committees
Fatima Thevenin
is the consummate front desk manager with professional poise that is friendly and welcoming. She possesses extensive experience providing excellent patient service as a manager of dental practices of all sizes, which she combines with the clinical knowledge gained in her prior role as a Certified Dental Assistant. This enables her to apply a rare level of expertise in insurance coverage and financing options. Her primary goal is to make it as easy as possible for you to get the treatment you need when you need it. Call her at 212 420 7680 to discuss your questions or to schedule your consultation.
Foot notes
- Only those outstanding individuals in the world who achieve excellence through continuing interdisciplinary education and exceptional practice in the field of facial aesthetics are honored with Fellowship in the International Academy of Dental Facial Esthetics. This global organization, whose mission it is to foster interdisciplinary education in the field of facial aesthetics, has recognized Dr. Flamer-Caldera’s cosmetic dentistry as world class
- American College of Dentists is known as the conscience of the profession because of its long and esteemed record of fostering the ethics, professionalism and leadership of the nation’s dentists. Dr. Flamer-Caldera was selected for Fellowship in the College for her exceptional leadership , achievements and involvement in the dental profession. This recognition assures you that with Dr. Flamer-Caldera you will experience the highest standards of professionalism and ethical conduct.
- International College of Dentists is the pre-eminent Global Dental Honor Society recognizing outstanding professional achievement and meritorious service while advocating for humanitarian and educational initiatives. Fellowship is by invitation only following evaluation by a series of credential committees to determine the candidate’s dedication to outstanding professional achievement, meritorious service and the continued progress of dentistry for the benefit of humankind.
- To be awarded a fellowship of the prestigious Academy of General Dentistry, a dentist must complete an extensive program of advanced study, pass a rigorous exam and undertake continuing education in current techniques and developments. As a fellow, Dr. Flamer-Caldera is abreast of the ongoing research and advances in the field of general dentistry. This is why you can feel confident of being offered the latest and best treatment options.
