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Dr. Richard Donald Faber, D.D.S.

Orthodontics

NPI: 1033117379

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Contact Information

Address

425 BROADHOLLOW RD
SUITE 125
Melville, NY 11747

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Fax

(631) 752-3138

Practice Details

Accepting new patients

Patient Rating

4.9/ 5.0(160 reviews)
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About This Provider

Dr. Richard Faber is a board-certified orthodontist with 21 years of experience treating patients of all ages in Melville, NY. He specializes in everything from straightening teeth to treating complex cases like cleft palate and craniofacial deformities, and he uses the latest technology including Invisalign and digital scanners. Dr. Faber believes that money should never stop someone from getting a beautiful smile, and he's dedicated to changing lives through orthodontic care. Beyond his practice, he teaches the next generation of orthodontists at Stony Brook University's School of Dental Medicine, where he's been since 1975. Dr. Faber is accepting new patients and is ready to help you or your family achieve the smile you've always wanted.

Specialties

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    OrthodonticsPrimary

    Alignment of teeth and jaws, braces and clear aligners

Education & Training

  • Orthodontic Residency and Certificate in Orthodontics – University of Connecticut
  • Doctorate of Dental Surgery – Baltimore College of Dental Surgery at the University of Maryland
  • Bachelor's degree, Electrical Engineering – The Ohio State University
  • Master's degree, Computer Science – Johns Hopkins University
  • University Of MarylandMedical School
  • The Ohio State UniversityUndergraduate School

Board Certifications

  • Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics

Credential: D.D.S.

NPI registered: 07/11/2005

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Areas of Focus

Children orthodonticsTeen orthodonticsAdult orthodonticsCleft palate treatmentCraniofacial deformitiesSurgical orthodonticsEarly orthodonticsInvisalignBraces

Technology & Equipment

  • Invisalign
  • iTero Digital Scanners
  • Latest orthodontic technology

Professional Memberships

  • American Association of Orthodontists
  • Edward H. Angle Society, North Atlantic Component (past president)

Beyond the Office

Teaching and directing the Advanced Education Program at the School of Dental Medicine at Stony Brook University

Program director of Advanced Education Program in Orthodontics at School of Dental Medicine at Stony Brook University

Taught orthodontics, growth and development, biomechanics, interdisciplinary care, and orthognathic surgery to dental students and oral surgery residents at Stony Brook and North Shore Long Island Jewish Medical Center since 1975

Founding member of cleft palate team at Stony Brook University Hospital

Director of craniofacial deformities team at School of Dental Medicine

Co-director of team with Department of Periodontics reviewing complex multidisciplinary dental treatment plans

One of only 2 Cleft Palate Teams on Long Island

Has traveled around the world with wife Judy and shares adventure stories

Travels and family documented on office screen savers

Son Dr. Zackary Faber joined the practice in 2001

Younger son Josh is a lobbyist in Washington, D.C.

Has grandchildren Austin and Grant nearby

Newest family addition Sam on Washington side; stays connected via FaceTime

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