Dr. Shapiro has been in the private practice of dentistry in East Setauket on the north shore of Suffolk County, Long Island since she graduated from the Fairleigh Dickinson University School of Dentistry in 1980.  She is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the American Dental Association, the New York State Dental Association, the Suffolk County Dental Association, and the American Association of Women Dentists. 

 Dr. Shapiro has studied Aesthetic Dentistry at the Rosenthal Institute at New York University where she was taught the techniques necessary to design beautiful smiles for her patients.  She has also studied cosmetic dentistry at the Nash Institute for Cosmetic Dentistry in Charlotte, North Carolina, occlusion at the Peter E. Dawson Center for Advanced Dental Studies, and advanced denture technique with Dr. Jack Turbyfill.

 Dr. Shapiro has also been a participant at the Pankey Institute in Key Biscayne, Florida for many years and has completed the Pankey Continuum. The Pankey Institute is recognized internationally as a leader in continuing dental education. Fundamental to the Institute’s purpose is an abiding commitment to excellence and integrity in the practice of dentistry, a commitment shared by Dr. Shapiro.  

Dr. Shapiro has been awarded a Certificate of Achievement from the New York State Dental Association for accumulating over 1000 hours of Continuing Education credits.

Dr. Shapiro served for three years on the Peer Review Committee and was a member of the Speakers Bureau of the Suffolk County Dental Association. She was a Delegate from Brookhaven to the Suffolk County Dental Association and a member of the Membership Committee.  She is active in the local community and is often invited by civic groups to speak on oral health.

Our newly renovated and state-of-the-art East Setauket dental office offers digital radiography for improved diagnosis with less radiation.  We utilize intraoral and digital photography so our patients can better visualize their cosmetic and oral health needs.  We offer a computer imaging system so we can preview cosmetic and restorative options before work is begun.

We maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and sterilization and are always cognizant of the health and safety of our patients.

Our Suffolk County, Long Island office is surrounded by gardens, and our windows offer beautiful views.  As you ease into our chair, we hope you feel you have entered an oasis of security and peace.  You can trust us to make your visit comfortable and to be focused on you.