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A LITTLE HISTORY . . .
Dr. Allan I. Abolafia and Dr. Allen W. Ackerman are the foundation of the quality care that we offer our patients.The doctors first became friends in dental school when "fate" put them next to each other in the classroom seating order (alphabetically, "Ab" came out near "Ac"). When they graduated, the two opened a practice in Poughkeepsie and remained there from May 1979 through the middle of 1985. In January of 1983, they opened the practice, at the Hudson Valley Mall . . . and so, Dentists' Office of the Hudson Valley was "born."
In fall of 2006, Dentist's Office of the Hudson Valley moved into their
new state of the art building, located at 1733 Ulster Avenue, Lake
Katrine, NY. 12449.
The concept then, as it is to this day, was to develop a practice that was caring, convenient,
and comprehensive which offered quality dentistry at affordable prices. The Dentists' Office
continues to provide a friendly, professional, patient-centered environment, with a team
dedicated to the well-being of patients, who cooperate toward that end.
The practice started with the two general dentists, Dr. Abolafia and Dr. Ackerman, a general
dentist associate, three specialists, three front desk personnel, three dental assistants,
and one hygienist. We are proud to have grown in the number of our staff, and, of course,
in our clients of record.
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About Our Specialists |
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Allan I. Abolafia Allen W. Ackerman Timothy J. Tufankjian |
Donald M. Toporoff Morton Silver Marc Schachter Karl E. Krause |
OUR GENERAL DENTISTS
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Dr. Abolafia, interested in keeping up with the most current information and techniques in dentistry, has continued his education with course work in dental aesthetics (cosmetic dentistry), crown and bridge, implants, and innovations in dental materials. He brings this knowledge not only to his own patients in the practice, but also shares it with his colleagues on staff.
Dr. Abolafia lives in Poughkeepsie with his wife and two children. A third child, a son, is a graduate of the University of Maryland and works in Philadelphia. Dr. Abolafia is activiely involved with the Howard K. Spieler Memorial Fund which raises money for underprivileged children. In his free time he enjoys golf, fiddling on the computer, bike riding and running.
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Dr. Ackerman is married; he and his wife live in Poughkeepsie. A daughter and son-in-law live in Austin, Texas with their two sons. His son completed a Masters in Education Psychology and uses his motivational skills as a personal trainer and nutritional consultant in the Albany area. His youngest daughter attends Colgate University in Hamilton, New York. She is pursuing a career in Social Justice and Economics.
Dr. Ackerman is an avid runner
and cyclist; he has completed numerous marathons and century bike rides.
He enjoys skiing and traveling as well.
Dr. Ackerman and Dr. Abolafia are members of the American Dental Association, the
New York State Dental Association, the Ninth District Dental Society, and the Dutchess
County Dental Society. These memberships are important to our patients because they ensure
that the doctors keep themselves appraised of the newest dental techniques and are in an ongoing
dialogue with colleagues to keep updated on important developments in dentistry.
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Dr. Tufankjian did his undergraduate work at Pace University in White Plains, New York.
He graduated cum laude and he became a member of The National Honor
Society. He then went on to the University of Buffalo School of Dental
Medicine where he learned the art of dentistry.
Dr. Tufankjian is currently unmarried
but enjoys many outdoor activities with his girlfriend Tara. On
many summer weekends you can find
Dr. Tufankjian mountain hiking at
Minnewaska State Park outside of New Paltz. He also enjoys
racquetball and going to the gym. He is currently in the process
of buying a townhouse in the area.
OUR SPECIALISTS
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Dr. Toporoff has taken continuing education courses on such topics as: dental implants, bone grafts, soft tissue grafts, TMJ, and regeneration. He is a member of the American Academy of Periodontics and the American Dental Association. In Practice since 1988, he has been on staff at Dentists' Office since 1993.
Dr. Toporoff, his wife and two sons make their home in Westchester. In his spare time he is involved with his children's sports activities (soccer and hockey) and their school.
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Dr. Silver lives with his wife in Monsey, New York. They have four grown children, one boy and three girls. In his free time Dr. Silver plays tennis, enjoys running and, most especially, loves to entertain his grandchildren.
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Dr. Schachter is a graduate of City College of New York. He attended New York University College of Dentistry and did his general residency in dentistry at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. He completed a residency program in oral and maxillofacial surgery at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
A member of the Rockland County Dental Society, Dr. Schachter is a past president of the organization. He is on staff at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
Dr. Schachter has been practicing dentistry since 1977 and has been with Dentists' Office of the Hudson Valley as an on-site specialist, since 1985.
He makes his home in Rockland County, where he lives with his wife. He has four grown children. In his free time he serves on the Board of Trustees of the Rockland County Day School, enjoys skeet shooting and motorcycling.
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Dr Krause is married to his wife Julie, and together they have a son, Mason. He enjoys spending time with his family and English Bulldog, Wilma. He also fills his free time by weight lifting, jogging, football and fishing
