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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 to
a native Russian 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 middle school, their younger son plays basketball and clarinet. The youngest daughter loves animals 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 accoustic 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 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.
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 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. |
About The Staff
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
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