Meet Dr. First
Oral Surgeon in Stony Brook, NY
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Stony Brook: Stony Brook Office Phone Number 631-689-7575 | Smithtown: Smithtown Office Phone Number 631-543-0922 | Holbrook: Holbrook Office Phone Number 631-588-1200
Christopher First, DMD, MD is a Diplomat of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He received his bachelor of science in Biochemistry from the State University of New York at Binghamton. His dental school training was completed at Temple University in Philadelphia. Dr. First also completed Medical school at the University at Buffalo School of Medicine while completing his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program.
Dr. First is a member of several professional organizations including the American Dental Association, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and the Suffolk County Dental Society where he serves as a delegate from Smithtown. Dr. First also serves as the leader of the Port Jefferson Study Club and is a member of the Smithtown Study Club.
Dr. First is an experienced Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with hospital appointments at St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center and the North Shore Surgi Center in Smithtown NY. His areas of interest included Implants, Bone Grafting, Pathology, and Orthognathic Surgery.
What are your Degrees?
Undergraduate – Biochemistry @ State University of New York at Binghamton
Dental School DMD – Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Medical School MD – State University of New York at Buffalo
Residency – State University of New York at Buffalo
Memberships:
ADA
AMA
Suffolk County Dental Society
Suffolk County Medical Society
AAOMS
Delegate to Suffolk County Dental Society (Smithtown)
Staff:
North Shore Surgi Center in Smithtown NY
St Catherine of Siena Medical Center
Clinical Assistant Instructor at Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine
Interests:
Full Scope Implants, Bone grafting, Pathology, Orthognathic Surgery
What made you choose dentistry as a career?
I have always loved science and working with my hands creating things. Dentistry lets me do both everyday.
What is your philosophy of dentistry?
How do you want patients to feel when they leave your office?
I would like to practice the most up to date techniques in a comfortable environment. I would like them to feel comfortable and relaxed.
What do patients get from your practice that they would not get somewhere else?
The team approach to health care.
What do you like most about dentistry? What do you like least?
I like the ability to instantly change someone by either relieving pain or correcting pathology. Dealing with insurance companies is my least favorite thing.
What are your interests outside of work?
Dr First likes to play Hockey, Golf, Fishing, Scuba Diving and Wine Collecting when he is not performing Oral Surgery.
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Recent Patient Testimonials
Suffolk Oral Surgery Associates, LLP
Patient Review by Barbara M
Professional. Friendly. Kind. Amazingly compassionate!
- Barbara M
Patient Review by Nancy M
The Best
- Nancy M
Patient Review by Melissa R
My son had all 4 wisdom teeth pulled by Dr. First and he was amazing made my son and I feel so welcome and comfortable and walked us through step by step before and after the procedure. The staff went above and beyond assisting me from day 1 and over the next few days on what to do and what to expect. Now I see the reasons why my dentist recommended Suffolk Oral Surgery Associates. They treat you like family! I would recommend anyone who needs oral surgery to go here it was a real pleasure. I would give more than 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
- Melissa R
Patient Review by Katherine S
Very pleased with my level of care.
- Katherine S
Patient Review by Vincent S
The nicest doctor ever.. Dr Guariglia. The nicest staff Jenn and Carolyn. I had to have an extraction of a back molar and I was terrifying but they made Me feel safe and secure and it was over in minutes.. Very grateful, they are a very, very Awesome group
- Vincent S
Patient Review by Deanna B
Friendly staff! 🙂
- Deanna B
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Come in to this office you will not be disappointed, rather pleasantly impressed.
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