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Welcome to Our Practice

We welcome you to our website! Our philosophy is to provide treatment to the whole person - with a special focus on how your teeth and gums relate to your total body health. We want you to be confident that your smile achieves your goals for comfort, function and appearance. We're here to make that happen.

We also understand that choosing a periodontist is an important decision. After all, your smile is your greatest asset and says a lot about your overall health. From the moment you walk in the door, you'll be welcomed by a caring staff in a relaxed, stress-free environment.

Our practice offers a full range of periodontal therapy to help you achieve your perfect smile and maintain excellent oral health. We utilize the latest techniques to offer you excellent periodontal services.

Take a few moments to look over the pages of our website to learn more about the periodontal services we offer. For additional information, feel free to contact our office at 631-581-3100.

Relax with confidence at our practice. We're your neighbors and we're here to help you maximize the health of your smile.

Meet Our Team

Learn Who We Are

  • Dr.
    Kathleen M. Frost

    Dr. Frost received her DDS degree from Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine. She continued her post-graduate studies and completed Stony Brook’s Advanced Specialty Education Program in Periodontics. In 1994 she began private practice in Islip, New York. In 2009 Dr. Frost joined Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine as part time faculty (Clinical Assistant Professor). In 2016, she assumed the role of Director of Predoctoral Periodontics. She received the American Academy of Periodontology Award for Outstanding Teaching and Mentoring in Periodontics in 2012 and 2017. She is a member of the American Academy of Periodontology, the American Dental Association, New York State Dental Association, and Suffolk County Dental Society. In addition to private practice, she enjoys spending time with her family and gardening.

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  • Kristen Brocavich D.D.S. M.S.

    Dr. Brocavich received her BS in toxicology with a minor in chemistry at St. John’s University. She then attended Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine, where she received her Doctor of Dental Surgery with honors. She continued her education in Stony Brook’s Advanced Specialty Education Program in Periodontics. In addition to being a periodontal resident, Dr. Brocavich earned a Master’s in Oral Biology and Pathology concurrently with her certificate in Periodontics and Implantology. Dr. Brocavich awards include the American Academy of Periodontology Student Award, Dr. Richard J. Oringer Memorial Award, Eric and Virginia Holst Memorial Award and Presidential Gold Medal for St. John’s University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Dr. Brocavich enjoys running, spending time with family and cooking.

  • Jody Pojero

    Jody is a Dental Hygienist with 30 years of Periodontal experience. She has worked with Dr. Frost for 20 years to meet the oral health needs of patients. She provides high quality diagnostic (digital radiographs), preventive, and therapeutic care. Her services include thorough periodontal maintenance, patient education and oral hygiene techniques. Jody adjusts her care to meet the individual needs of each patient, with a goal of providing comfortable treatment in a relaxed atmosphere. In her free time, she enjoys gardening and traveling to see family and friends.

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  • Educational Videos

    Take a few minutes to watch our educational videos and learn more about different dental treatments and procedures. Video topics include general & cosmetic dentistry, Implants, oral health and hygiene, orthodontics, and preventative dentistry. ...

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  • Periodontal (Gum) Disease

    While you may think that some loss of teeth is inevitable with aging, it is actually possible for all of your teeth to last a lifetime. One of the ways you can achieve this goal is to avoid periodontal disease (“peri” – around; “odont” – tooth), which is caused by bacteria that attack the ...

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  • Mouthrinses

    Numerous studies have shown that using an appropriate mouth rinse, in conjunction with regular brushing and flossing, is an easy and effective way for you to improve your overall oral health. As part of a regular program of oral hygiene, mouth rinses (which are sometimes called mouthwashes) can be effective ...

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  • Sinus Surgery

    If you want to replace a missing or failing tooth with a state-of-the-art dental implant (watch dental implant video), your dentist will first need to make sure that you have sufficient bone in your jaw to anchor the implant. This is true no matter what type of tooth is being replaced. However, if it ...

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  • Periodontal Flap Surgery

    When advanced gum disease (periodontitis) develops, your teeth are in danger: At this stage, the ligaments and bone tissue that surround them are being destroyed, and you could even begin losing teeth! If the disease can't be controlled by non-surgical treatments like cleaning and scaling, then periodontal flap surgery may be your best treatment option.

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  • Grafts

    If gum recession is affecting your health or your appearance, a procedure called gingival (gum) grafting may be recommended. Although it might sound scary, a variety of gum grafting procedures are routinely performed by periodontists (specialists in the area of gingival tissue), and by some general dentists with specialized training in this field.

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  • Oral Cancer

    Cancer is a scary word, but the more you know about it, the better able you will be to protect yourself and the ones you love. This is particularly true of oral cancer, which is very treatable if caught early.

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  • Preventive Dentistry

    Preventive dentistry describes all the procedures used to arrest tooth decay and other diseases in the earliest stages. The goal is to keep you as healthy as possible and maintain your natural teeth for life.

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  • Bad Breath

    Bad Breath, or halitosis, is an embarrassing problem that affects millions. To combat it, many people use breath mints, chewing gum, sprays, and mouthwashes. In fact, Americans spend billions of dollars each year on these products — even though they offer only a temporary fix.

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  • Aging & Dental Health

    Today, Americans are not only living longer — we're also retaining our natural teeth longer than ever before. But this rosy picture isn't free of thorns: Older adults tend to require increasingly complex dental treatments; are often more prone to contracting certain diseases, and sometimes find it challenging to keep up with daily oral health practices.

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What Our Clients Say About Us

  • "Wow wow, what an awesome experience I had at this office. Professional, kind, and caring about me as a patient throughout my entire procedure. Very understanding especially since I'm not the best patient when it comes to density. You guys are the absolute best."
    Becky Jones-McNeill 01/2024 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • "I have nothing but the highest praise for all the staff at this office. They take very good care of you, do an excellent job in pain control and make what should be a difficult procedure trauma-free."
    Constantine Ioannou 12/2023 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • "The attention was excellent, everyone was care about patient's, also the doctor made the effort that I understood everything she said, so it was a great appointment. Thanks"
    Rosendo Stewart 12/2023 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • "Dr. FROST is amazing and kind with so much patience, and excellence at her work. My hygienist Jody, is professional and wonderful in every way. Patient for 8 years"
    Enrique Gomez 12/2023 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Hours of Operation

Our Regular Schedule

Monday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

9:00 am-6:00 pm

Thursday:

9:00 am-3:00 pm

Friday:

9:00 am-3:00 pm

Saturday:

8:00 am-2:00 pm

Sunday:

Closed