About Tischler Dental
"Dentistry has undergone a revolution in the last 10 years, and Tischler Dental is leading the charge"
Hudson Valley Magazine
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Dr. Michael Tischler
Dr. Michael Tischler is an internationally recognized leader in the dental field for his achievements in educating his colleagues through lectures and over 20 published articles on the topic of dental implants and bone grafting. He has placed and restored thousands of dental implants with the highest success rate and has received numerous awards for his skill as an implant and cosmetic dentist.
Michael received a Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from the Georgetown University School of Dentistry in Washington, D.C., before joining Tischler Dental in 1989. Dr. Tischler brings dental implant, bone grafting and gum surgery experience to the dental practice, in addition to prosthetic and cosmetic makeover dental procedures. Dr. Tischler lectures throughout the country to his colleagues and has had many articles published on the principles of implant dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and bone grafting in major dental journals. As one of the nation's leading implant and cosmetic dentists, his lecture schedule is vigorous. Dr. Tischler has been listed by "Dentistry Today," the nation's leading clinical news magazines for dentists, as a leader in continuing education since 2003 and is also a Dental Advisory Board Member for this widely read dental journal. He is also on the Editorial Advisory Board for The Journal of Implant and Advanced Clinical Dentistry. Dr. Tischler is also The Director of Implant Education for DaVinci Dental Studios in West Hills, CA. DaVinci is one of the most prestigious dental labs in the country.
Some of his previous lectures have been at International Implant Symposiums, the Academy of General Dentistry, the Greater New York Dental Meeting, the New York County Dental Society, the Toronto Implant Study Club, the Third District Dental Society, the Ninth District Dental Society, the Greater Long Island Dental meeting, the Big Apple Dental Meeting, and the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. He has also been on the BioHorizons Implant Systems Educational Speakers Panel for the past 10 years. Michael holds hands on courses in his office on a regular basis and many corporate sponsored courses. Michael has utilized the BioHorizons implant system exclusively for the past ten years with a documented success rate of over 99%.
Dr. Michael Tischler was awarded the Feltman-Hunn Medal of Merit for 2007. This award is given by the Third District Dental Society, a component of the New York State Dental Association and the American Dental Association, and signifies exceptional leadership and dedication to the art and science of dentistry.
In 2009 and 2010 Dr. Michael Tischler was selected by his dental peers to be included in the list of Top Dentists in the Hudson Valley. This honor means a lot since hundreds of dentists had to cast thousands of votes on the abilities of their colleagues to be included. More information on this can be seen by going to the USA Top Dentist website, to see details of the process involved in obtaining this honor.
Michael is also listed in The Guide to Americas Top Dentists. This listing is based on a clinician's experience, training, and membership in professional associations.
Dr. Tischler is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry. There are less than 400 dentists in the world that have achieved Diplomate status from the ABOI. His other professional affiliations include:
- Diplomat and Fellow of The International Congress of Oral Implantologists
- Fellow of The Academy of General Dentistry
- Fellow of The American Academy of Implant Dentistry
- Fellow and graduate of The Misch International Implant Institute surgical and prosthetic programs
- Associate Fellow of The American Academy Of Implant Dentistry
- Associate Member of The American Academy of Periodontology
- Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
Obtainment of each one of these credentials requires rigorous testing and case presentation before credentialed peers.
Dr. Tischler is dedicated to providing the best dental experience for his patients in Dutchess County, Ulster County, and the Hudson Valley. Beyond his reputation as one of the area's leading cosmetic dentists, he is also dedicated to patient comfort. His certification in Conscious IV and oral sedation allows for the lessening of apprehension of patients undergoing dental procedures. Certification in Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is an adjunct to Dr. Tischler's surgical training. In-office utilization of Platelet Rich Plasma for bone grafting and periodontal procedures exemplifies his commitment to treating his patients with state of the art procedures.
With over 900 hours of documented continuing education hours, Dr. Tischler is committed to excellence for his patients. Surgical training has included educational hours at Georgetown University School of Dentistry, the Misch International Implant Institute, the University of Pittsburgh School of Dentistry, the University of Pennsylvania School of Dentistry, the Medical College of Georgia, Montefiore Hospital, Dr. Michael Pikos MAP Institute, Dr. Paul Fuggazatto's Seminars, The Perio Institute, and training from Dr. Pat Allen for periodontal plastic surgery. Cosmetic dental training has been taken at the Rosenthal Institute Aesthetic Advantage Continuum.
Besides dentistry, landscape photography is a passion of Michael's and his work can be seen at his website www.tischlerphotos.com. His images can be seen throughout his dental facility in Woodstock, NY.
Dr. Maurice Tischler
Tischler Dental was founded in 1971 by Dr. Maurice "Buzzy" Tischler, who for many years was a clinical professor of prosthetics at NYU College of Dentistry. He is a certified acupuncturist, and has extensive training in Homeopathic Medicine. Dr. Tischler has a passion to tie in a view of his patients' overall health to their dental condition. Through combining extensive clinical skills with knowledge of how materials relate to a person's health, Dr. Tischler can offer a unique perspective on patient care.
Dr. Tischler is a life member of the American Dental Association, life member of OKU Dental Honorary Society, and is certified in the Periolase™ FDA Approved LNAP procedure by Millennium Technologies. In 2009, Dr. Maurice Tischler was selected by his dental peers to be included in the inaugural list of Top Dentists in the Hudson Valley. This honor means a lot since hundreds of dentists had to cast thousands of votes on the abilities of their colleagues to be included. More information on this can be seen by going to the USA Top Dentist website, to see details of the process involved in obtaining this honor.
Dr. Fred Milton
In 2002, Dr. William Fred Milton joined the cosmetic dentists at Tischler Dental as an associate doctor. Dr. Milton has completed the continuum at the Pankey Institute and follows the philosophy of Dr. Peter Dawson through extensive training with Dr. Dawson. Dr. Milton is one of the few dentists in the world to use resultant force vectors in his work. Skilled in cosmetic dentistry, he incorporates traditional methods and a range of complementary modalities in his scope of services. Dr. Milton is certified in the Periolase™ FDA Approved LNAP procedure by Millennium Technologies.
Dr. Claudia Patch
Claudia graduated from Union College Suma Cum Laude in 2004. At Union She also received many awards and was on the deans list each semester. In 2009 Claudia received her DMD degree from The University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine, where once again she received various awards including the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry Merit Award in 2009. Further training and certification in Invisalign was obtained in 2010 as well as advanced training in root canal treatment through Essential Dental Seminars with Dr.Barry Musikant. Claudia enjoys dentistry, working with children and loves the Woodstock area where she lives.Dental Hygiene Team
At our practice serving Dutchess County, Ulster County, and the Hudson Valley, our hygiene team works alongside our cosmetic dentists to ensure each patient receives exceptional dental care. One of the main focuses of our hygiene team is assessing periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is a chronic disease that is very common among adults. If it is not treated, it can result in tooth loss and can contribute to other systemic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes. It is our mission and duty to eliminate periodontal disease and bring the mouth and body to optimum healthy and well being.
Heidi Maisch, RDH
Heidi is a licensed Dental Hygienist, and a recent graduate of Hudson Valley Community College with a degree in Applied Sciences. Her many years of experience in the service industry have prepared her well to deliver compassion and calm to the most anxious of dental patients. Heidi’s top priority is providing optimal oral health and her goal is to change the way people feel about dentistry by making everyone comfortable with preventive dental care. She prides herself in centering her care on the needs of each individual patient, while designing homecare strategies that fit every patient’s individual needs. Her fun loving, infectious smile brings great energy to our team!
Tanya McFarland
Tanya started her career as a dental assistant and graduated with honors with an Associates Degree in Dental Hygiene from Hudson Valley Community College. During Tanya’s free time she can be found volunteering for many different children’s dental health programs. Her love of children combined with her passion for dental education has given Tanya a unique perspective when working with apprehensive children…and their parents! Her patience and fun loving smile brings great energy and focus to our younger clientele.
Contact Our Practice Serving Ulster County, Dutchess County, and Hudson Valley
The team at Tischler Dental offers diversified experience, credentials, and a commitment to treating patients in a compassionate way. To arrange a consultation at our practice – serving Dutchess County, Ulster County, and the Hudson Valley – with our cosmetic dentists, simply contact us today. We look forward to your visit. Tischler Dental welcomes patients throughout the area as well as guests nationwide.