“I believe everyone deserves a beautiful smile that will last a lifetime. Every time one of my patients’ braces come off, I can see their confidence and self-image increase. That’s why I think being an orthodontist is so important.” — Dr. OstreicherDr. David Ostreicher graduated from Clark University and attended Columbia University School of Dental Medicine, where he received his dental degree and certificate of specialty in orthodontics. After dental school, he continued his education and earned a Master of Science in nutrition and a master’s in public health from Columbia.Dr. Ostreicher is professor emeritus at Columbia University and the University of New Haven. He is a member of the American Dental Association, American Association of Orthodontists, American Public Health Association, and the Honorary Dental Society (OKU). After serving many years on the board of directors of the Nassau County Dental Society, he became president of the New York State Dental Association.Dr. Ostreicher has published dozens of articles on dentistry and health, and served as editor of For Dentists Only, a scientific dental journal. His books, Brush Your Teeth! and other simple ways to stay young and healthy and 7 Reasons to Straighten Your Teeth, are available at Amazon.com. Dr. Ostreicher is also a speaker for the National Bone Health Alliance, and a lecturer for Align Technology, Inc., the makers of Invisalign®. He is the orthodontist who teaches other dentists how to use Invisalign!Dr. David lives in Syosset. He has two daughters, Skye and Brie.