Israel Puterman, DMD

My dentist affectionately calls me a dental wuss (I don’t like mouth pain). Dr. Puterman put all my fears of discomfort to rest. He is simply an amazing Periodontist. He rates a 10+ in my book.
If I ever need another implant, Dr. Puterman is the man. Many thanks doc.
Skipper

Dr. Putterman’s practice encompasses everything one could hope for in a doctor’s practice: an extremely kind and personable staff and a doctor who must rate top notch in bedside manner, clinical proficiency and any other positive criteria one would ascribe to a periodontist. My gum graft was an almost totally painless procedure with a result better than I or my referring dentist ever hoped for. I can see why he got such rave online reviews as well as making the outstanding doctor’s list in the Washingtonian, Checkbook, and other publications.

The review is long-​overdue! I highly recommend Dr. Puterman. First of all, his office staff are outstanding – thoughtful, accommodating, and kind. They take the time to meet with you to make sure that you fully understand the procedures and any costs involved. Also, I had to cancel two follow-​up appointments due to snowy and icy road conditions and they worked with me to accommodate my crazy schedule and work hours.
I first saw Dr. Puterman for advice on a root-​canal tooth that had cracked and was pulled by my regular dentist, who told me that the tooth was also infected. Dr. Puterman assured me that the tooth was not infected and he provided guidance as to the type of implant that would work best in my situation. I was greatly confused in trying to decide between a zirconium or titanium implant, and extensive internet research was only making the situation worse. Also, I knew that after having the tooth pulled that I did not want to be awake for the implant.
Dr. Puterman spent a great deal of time with me during the consultation portion of the visit, listening to all my concerns and addressing all my issues. He is warm and personable and has a great bedside manner.
Dr. Puterman’s operating facilities and the care they took in preparing me for surgery made me feel confident that I had made the right decision in opting for sedation. I awoke feeling rested and peaceful with a new implant and bone graft, and was escorted to my friend’s waiting car in a wheelchair by one of his assistants. They also provided detailed instructions on steps I should take to improve my recovery, and I received a personal call from Dr. Puterman himself to make sure everything was okay.
Last but not least, the office is beautiful, it has the latest technology… and a great view if you need to meditate, as I did, to alleviate any unwarranted anxiety.
Dr. Puterman himself is skilled in what he does and he stays on top of the latest developments, which gave me confidence in choosing him to do my implant. If I ever needed another implant or periodontal work, I would not hesitate to go back.

Dr. Puterman and his staff are all so wonderful! I never felt anything but relaxed at every visit. I had two different gum graft surgeries and am incredibly happy with the results. Would highly recommed this practice.

Dr. Putterman is one of the most professional and skilled physicians I have ever met. His staff treats patients with amazing care. Everything about his practice gives me complete confidence for all of the past and future gum and implant work. Nothing more needs to be said. The entire experience from consultation, procedures to follow-​up is the best you will get!!!

Dr. Puterman is a compassionate physician. He goes above and beyond for his patient’s care and comfort. He extracted four wisdom teeth and removed gum tissue to perform crown lengthening. One of my tooth extractions was very close to the nerve, so he performed a CAT scan to be certain removal was possible without damaging the nerve. His staff was excellent at explaining the caution Dr Putterman was requiring. Dr Putterman was amazing at sharing the information with me and reviewing the scans personally to reassure me I was in good hands. My recovery was as pleasant as anyone could expect with no complications. I did experience significant pain in my jaw from an impacted tooth combined with the removal of an existing cavity filling. This occurred three weeks after surgery. After medicating around the clock to control the pain for over a week, I emailed Dr. Putterman and my dentist to seek advice. I was currently out of the country. Dr Putterman was amazing with his response time and advice with controlling the pain and forming a plan for when I got home to examine the site. It was established that I was experiencing refered pain from a tooth requiring a root canal. Almost a month later, the pain began to subside, a root canal was performed and crown placed and all was better. His staff is professional and courteous. I whole heartedly recommend him.

I give Dr. Puterman and his staff 5-​star rating for the following reasons: clean, relaxing environment and extremely welcoming staff; no waiting period once I stepped into the office; appointment was scheduled promptly after initial contact; friendly and knowledgable office staff and assistants; professional and warm atmosphere. Love Dr. Puterman & Marla! Looking forward to my follow up appointment.

Dr Puterman and his staff are wonderful — very caring and called to see how I was doing. The procedure was painless and would highly recommend them. Very professional. He also took his time to explain everything to me. If I ever needed another implant, I would not hesitate to go back.

I was referred to Dr. Puterman by my general dentist. I needed crown lengthening on my two front teeth and a frenectomy (as preliminary steps before some significant cosmetic dental work). Dr. Puterman put me at ease from the very first moment I stepped into his office. My actual procedures were easy and painless. (I highly recommend opting for the IV sedation!) My dentist was extremely impressed with Dr. Puterman’s surgery skills and I’ve been thrilled with the results as well. I would highly recommend Dr. Puterman to anyone in search of a fantastic periodontist! P. S. His staff is excellent and his new office is beautiful!

I found Dr. Puterman for a second opinion after not being happy with my original periodontist visit. My case was a little unusual (some severe periodontal pockets and need for wisdom teeth removal as an adult) and I searched through periodontists in the area. After interacting with several, Dr. Puterman’s treatment philosophy, personality, and knowledge stood above the rest. He also keeps up with the latest research and is constantly learning more in his field. Consequently, I scheduled my extractions, bone grafts, etc. with Dr. Puterman and couldn’t be happier. The visits are top notch from the second you enter the door. In addition, Dr. Puterman has a great bed side manner and communicates with you about the procedures being done and what to expect. And, he is a great surgeon – other dentists/​orthodontists were very impressed with the results on other treatment visits. I trust his skills, approach, and long-​term guidance and very strongly recommend him to anyone looking for a periodontist or oral surgeon.