Dr. Peter R. Scelfo DDS
Dentist
863 Fulton Street Farmingdale New York, 11735About
For over 40 years, Peter Scelfo, DDS, FAES, FRSH, has been serving Farmingdale, NY citizens at his private dental practice. The practice offers various aspects of general, cosmetic and restorative dentistry, including such procedures as ZOOM whitening, digital x-rays, sealants, cavities, etc. Dr. Scelfo was voted a Top Doc in 2011, and is known as a warm and caring physician who is a perfectionist when it comes to restoring smiles. In the past, he was President of the South Shore Study Group, and has conducted work in the community during Dental Health Week educating elementary school children on the importance of teeth brushing.
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Education and Training
Georgetown University
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Awards
- Top Doc NY, 2011
Professional Society Memberships
- American Dental Association, Nassau County Dental Society, New York Academy of Dentistry
What do you attribute your success to?
Patient Care, Dedication and Passion for Dentistry
Hobbies / Sports
- Deep Sea Fishing, Boating, Family, Traveling
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