Dr. Nicholas Zacharczenko is a prosthodontist with over 20 years of experience helping patients achieve healthy and beautiful smiles in Saratoga Springs. He graduated third in his class from New York University College of Dentistry and completed specialized training in prosthodontics at Manhattan VA Hospital, bringing expertise in complex dental reconstruction, implant restorations, crowns, bridges, and cosmetic dentistry. What sets Dr. Zach apart is his unique background as a registered pharmacist, which helps him better understand how medications affect your oral health and overall well-being. He is recognized as one of America's Top Dentists and uses modern technology including digital X-rays, intra-oral cameras, and sedation dentistry to make your visits comfortable. Dr. Zach is now accepting new patients and believes it is an honor to care for your smile.

Specialties

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ProsthodonticsPrimary
Dental prostheses including crowns, bridges, and dentures

Education & Training

New York University College of Dentistry (1986, graduated 3rd in class)
3-year Prosthodontic Residency at Manhattan VA Hospital
Albany College of Pharmacy (1982)

Board Certifications

Omicron Kappa Upsilon – Dental Honor Society (elected member)
Graduation awards for excellence in periodontology and overall scholarship

Credential: D.D.S., M.S.D., R.PH

NPI registered: 08/13/2006

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Areas of Focus

Reconstructive dentistryCosmetic dentistryRestorative dentistryProsthodonticsImplant restorationsCrowns and bridgesDenturesTotal mouth rehabilitationOral cancer screening

Technology & Equipment

Digital X-Rays
Intra Oral Cameras
Sedation Dentistry

Professional Memberships

American Dental Association
New York State Dental Association
6th District Dental Society

Awards & Recognition

Selected for Guide to America's Top Dentists
Gold medals in 100m and 200m sprint races in the Super Masters division at the International Snowshoe Championships (January 28, 2012, Gatineau, Canada)
Gold medals in same events at International Snowshoe Championships in Lewiston, Maine (previous year)

Beyond the Office

Lecturer for dental/pharmacy seminars

Published author in numerous dental/pharmacy journals and textbooks

Registered pharmacist to better evaluate oral and medical conditions

Publishes extensively in pharmacy, dental and nature journals

Collaborates with daughter (McGill BS in Applied Zoology, Ph.D. student in Evolutionary Biology and Entomology at U Conn) on nature articles

Runs caterpillarblog.com with daughter

Plays tennis at 4.5 rating level in area leagues and tournaments

Avid sprinter coached by his son (Albany Academy 2010 Valedictorian, Brown University Magna Cum Laude graduate)

Competes in 100 and 200 meter snowshoe sprint races

Won gold medals in International Snowshoe Championships

Certified Master Gardener who tends to blueberry bushes

Born in Buffalo, NY and grew up in Delhi, NY

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