Meet Our Team
We've often been referred to as a "people practice." Of course, it's the people, the doctors and team, who are the heart and soul of our office. They're the ones who give our place a "home-like" feel: comfortable in the reception area, yet modern and assuring high-tech in the operatory. Our environment is noted for its friendliness and emits the aura of a close-knit family that cares about you. The evening of your dental appointment, your doctor will call you to make sure you are feeling all right.
About the Doctors
At Lakeview Dental in Livonia, New York, our doctors are skilled in Sedation and esthetic dentistry.
Brian Hirschfield, DDS
On the personal side, Dr. Hirschfield was born and raised in South Africa. He has been married since 1990, and they have three children. Mrs. Hirschfield is fluent in Russian, Hebrew and Afrikaans, and has a degree in public relations. Their oldest daughter is a soccer-player in high school, their younger son is an avid tennis player. The youngest daughter loves animals, swimming and reading. The family spends the summer months outdoors camping, picnicking, swimming, and going on long walks and bike rides. During the winters, they're at the museums or snow tubing. Dr. Hirschfield and his family attend religious services weekly, where he enjoys leading services. He plays the acoustic guitar, is an accomplished vegetarian cook, and likes to breathe new life into old furniture.
On the professional side, Dr. Hirschfield graduated from New York University Dental School in 1988 and has practiced in New York City, Saratoga Springs, Syracuse and Rochester. To stay on the cutting-edge, he has completed more than 480 hours in Advanced Postdoctoral Education, including 75 hours in oral conscious sedation alone.He has a particular interest in Dental Implantology, which he studiedat the World-famous Misch International Implant Institute. He is an active member and presenter at a local dental study club. Dr. Hirschfield is certified by the state of New York in conscious sedation, and is an active member of the Dental Organization for Conscious sedation. If you have a fear of dentists, sensitive teeth, hate needles or have a bad gag reflex, sedation dentistry can help you relax during visits.
David Woodruff, DDS
Dr. Woodruff was born in Rochester, New York in 1944, and was raised with two brothers in Endicott, New York. He graduated from Union Endicott High School in 1962. In 1966, he received his bachelor's degree from Alfred University and served in the Air Force from 1966 to 1970. In 1974, he graduated from the West Virginia University Dental School. He opened this dental practice in Livonia, New York, in August 1974.
Dr. Woodruff is a member of the American Dental Association, the New York State Dental Society, the Livingston County Dental Society, and is past president of the Livingston County Dental Society. He is also a member of the Southeast Periodontal/Prosthetic Dental Study Club, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the New York State Academy of Practice Administration.
Dr. Woodruff is a big believer in continuing education, and has completed continuums at the Pankey Institute in Biscayne, Florida, the Las Vegas Institute of Advanced Dental Studies, the Mike Schuster Institute, and the Peter Dawson Occlusion Series. He has received a 200-hour continuing education award from the New York State Dental Society and has completed the certification course for Invisalign Orthodontic System.
Dr. Woodruff is married and has three sons: Mike, Steve and Dan. Together with his wife Linda, they have eight grandchildren. His hobbies include golf, coaching hockey, scuba diving, fishing and being a grandfather.
He is a member and past president of the Livonia Rotary Club and 15-year member and president of the Livonia Central School Board of Education. He holds memberships in the United Church of Livonia and the Warsaw Moose Club. He is on the Board of Directors of the Charitable III to I Foundation and is a lifetime member.
In 2001, Dr. Woodruff was accepted to serve in the Dental Mission Program, providing dental care on Holland America Cruise Line Ships.
The Team
Our team members must be "people persons"---individuals who can easily relate to patients, and who can offer an assuring smile with a friendly, gentle touch. Of course, they're highly trained, motivated and capable as dental hygienists, dental assistants and administrative staff. But we feel it's more important they can also empathize with patients in a warm, professional manner.