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• posted: Mar. 25, 2026

There are numerous options for dental treatments out there, so how do you choose which are right for you? Our experts at Kevin DiPietrantonio have handpicked the three must-have procedures Read More

• posted: Mar. 18, 2026

Periodontal disease is one of the most prevalent health issues in America, with the Centers for Disease Control reporting it affects approximately 65 million people, or roughly 47 percent of Read More

• posted: Mar. 11, 2026

Millions of people, around Smithtown, New York and beyond, wear green on St. Patrick’s Day so they can show their spirit for the holiday and avoid getting pinched. While it Read More

• posted: Mar. 04, 2026

At Kevin DiPietrantonio, we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to prevent. One of Read More

• posted: Feb. 25, 2026

Xerostomia, otherwise known as dry mouth, can be a side effect of many common medications. Drugs used for blood pressure, birth control, antidepressants, or cancer treatments may cause the dry Read More

• posted: Feb. 18, 2026

There are some things we just don’t miss about being a kid. Getting grounded? A thing of the past. Curfew? Not happening. Confiscating our cell phones? As if. Cavities? While Read More

• posted: Feb. 11, 2026

Valentine’s Day is the holiday to celebrate all the treasured relationships in your life. It’s a time to honor love in all shapes and forms with cards, social gatherings, and Read More

• posted: Feb. 04, 2026

It’s the littlest month of the year, so what better time to think about the dental health of our littlest family members? February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and Read More

• posted: Jan. 28, 2026

Have you ever wondered why people have wisdom teeth? These are a third set of molars that come in behind the rest of all your other teeth, usually during early Read More

• posted: Jan. 21, 2026

In our continuing efforts to provide the most advanced technology and highest quality care available to our patients at Kevin DiPietrantonio, we proudly screen our patients for oral cancer. The Read More

• posted: Jan. 14, 2026

We all want our best and brightest smiles, and today there are many options we can explore at home to make those beautiful smiles a reality. Whether it’s healthy habits, Read More

• posted: Jan. 07, 2026

Does your list of New Year’s resolutions for the coming months include reducing your ecological footprint? If so, let’s ring in the year with some basic—and some innovative—dental ideas to Read More

• posted: Dec. 31, 2025

Whether you’re using the latest note-taking app or old-school pen and paper, it’s a good time to start jotting down your resolutions for a healthier, happier New Year. To help Read More

• posted: Dec. 24, 2025

Come say hello twice a year. The American Dental Association says two times is the charm. Multiple visits a year lets us keep an eye out for any developing issues. Read More

• posted: Dec. 17, 2025

A lot of patients go at their teeth like they were sanding an old floor—that is to say, way too hard! Brushing too hard is probably the most common mistake Read More

• posted: Dec. 10, 2025

If you suffer from dental anxiety, a visit to Kevin DiPietrantonio might seem like a daunting prospect. Perhaps you had a bad experience in the past, but whatever the reason, Read More