Dr. Ruby Gelman is a pediatric dentist in New York with 19 years of experience helping children have healthy, happy smiles. She completed her dental degree at the University of Pennsylvania and a specialized pediatric dentistry residency at The Children's Hospital of Buffalo, so she knows how to make dental visits comfortable and positive for kids of all ages—from infants to older children. Dr. Gelman focuses on preventive care and uses modern techniques like laser dentistry and safe sedation options to make sure every visit is as painless as possible. She believes in treating families the way she'd want her own family treated: with kindness, skill, and respect. Dr. Gelman is accepting new patients and also offers after-hours televisits for emergencies.

Specialties

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Pediatric DentistryPrimary
Dental care for children and adolescents

Education & Training

University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine (DMD, 1998)
The Children's Hospital of Buffalo/SUNY at Buffalo (Pediatric Dentistry Residency, Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry, 2000)
Barnard College of Columbia University (undergraduate)

Credential: D.M.D.

NPI registered: 04/25/2007

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Areas of Focus

Pediatric dentistryInfant carePreventive careDental exams and cleaningSilver diamine fluorideExtractions and tooth-colored fillingsSoft tissue laser surgeryLip- and tongue-tie releaseTeeth whiteningCare for youth with special needs

Technology & Equipment

Laser dentistry
GLO Smile Whitening
Safe sedation options
Televisits for after-hours emergencies

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
American Dental Association
New York State Dental Society
New York County Dental Society
American Association of Women Dentists

Beyond the Office

Active member of family's synagogue

Involved in children's school and summer camp

Involved with Cookies for Kids' Cancer organization (helps fund clinical trials for pediatric cancer treatments)

Grew up in Reading, Massachusetts

Always knew she wanted to work with children

Married to Shimon with children Ari and Avital

Loves to cook and bake

Enjoys arts and crafts projects

Loves reading and listening to music

Enjoys walking all over Manhattan

Passionate about spending time outdoors with family and friends

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