We Create Beautiful Smiles!
At A Center for Dental Excellence, your oral health and overall well-being are our top priorities. With locations in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn and Oakwood, Staten Island, we are proud to offer exceptional, patient-centered care in warm and welcoming environments. Our highly skilled team, led by Dr. Venterina, is dedicated to providing a full range of dental services, from routine cleanings and preventive care to advanced cosmetic and restorative treatments. We use state-of-the-art technology and the latest techniques to ensure your experience is comfortable, efficient, and tailored to meet your unique needs.
At A Center for Dental Excellence, we believe that a healthy, radiant smile is essential to your confidence and quality of life. That’s why we focus on building lasting relationships with our patients, taking the time to listen to your concerns and craft personalized treatment plans that achieve your goals. Whether you're here for a routine check-up or a complete smile makeover, you can trust us to deliver compassionate care that exceeds your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you to our dental family and helping you achieve the smile of your dreams.
Soft Tissue Management® (STM) is a Non-Surgical program individually designed for treatment of periodontal (gum) disease.
The goal of STM is to eliminate the active infection of the gums and root surfaces of teeth caused by bacterial plaque. The STM Program consists of 2-4 visits, which include scaling and root planing, Laser Bacterial Reduction (LBR), subgingival irrigation with anti-microbial and desensitizing medicaments, along with localized antibiotic treatment as needed (Arestin).
LANAP is an FDA-cleared laser periodontal treatment that offers a less painful, more successful treatment alternative to conventional gum surgery. LANAP = LAR is the only scientifically, research-proven procedure that results in true periodontal regeneration, new bone growth, and gum tissue reattachment. The LANAP=LAR treatment is one of the most successful protocols in treating gum disease. Through the use of this new laser treatment protocol, we’re able to target the inflamed gum tissue without damaging or removing the healthy tissue, removing the need for scalpels and sutures.
Valerie Venterina, RN, DDS, MBA, is a graduate of State University of New York at Buffalo School of Dentistry. Dr. Venterina has been instrumental over the past 20 years in developing our highly successful multi-specialty general practice. She is very proud to be able to offer all specialty and general dental care at both of our state of the art dental offices.
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Dr. Lawrence Berger is a general dentist with expertise in all disciplines of dental treatment. He is dedicated to providing the best dental care possible to his patients.
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Dr. Katherine Caracappa earned her dental degree at the State University of New York at Stony Brook in 2024. She then went on to continue her training and complete a General Practice Residency at the Brooklyn VA New York Harbor Health System, serving our nation’s veterans.
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Dr. Caracappa gained his doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania. Following graduation, he pursued a General Practice Residency at Hackensack Meridian Medical Center, a Level One Trauma hospital. There, he gained extensive training in emergency dental care, maxillofacial trauma, surgical extractions, bone grafting, root canal therapy, and implant prosthetics—skills that allow him to provide comprehensive treatment for patients with even the most complex dental needs.
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Regular dental care is vital to the long-term health of your teeth. The state of your teeth and oral health can affect your self-confidence as well as your overall health.
From administration to assistants to doctors, it’s our goal to give you the most pleasant, efficient, and convenient experience possible. We are proud to be both a general and multi-specialty practice where our patients can receive all the care they need in one office. We have two locations in Brooklyn and Staten Island to choose from.
Let A Center For Dental Excellence help you maximize your insurance benefits. Our expert staff will work with you to make sure you get the most from your insurance, while also getting optimal health benefits from your dental plan. We work with most insurance dental plans. We strongly recommend you list your insurance information to minimize your wait time in the office. If you have any questions or want to book an appointment, contact our staff in Brooklyn at (718) 232-8289 or in Staten Island at (718) 980-9555 and we will assist you.
