The Dental Design Center

The Dental Design Center: General, Cosmetic, and Implant Dentistry in White Plains

The Dental Design Center is a dental clinic located in White Plains, in Westchester County (New York), led by Dr. Ira Handschuh. The center combines general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry, with special attention to dental implants. Its practice follows CDC and American Dental Association (ADA) guidelines for patient protection.

The clinic presents itself as a space designed for patients seeking personalized care and a calm environment. The team works with the idea of treating the whole person, not just the teeth, and collaborates with the patient's physician when necessary to address the relationship between oral and systemic health.

Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry

The center offers a range of cosmetic and restorative treatments. Among the services cited are smile analysis and design, porcelain veneers, dental bonding, gum contouring, teeth whitening, Invisalign (clear braces), dental implants, and crowns and bridges. The clinic's case gallery shows photographs of real patients, before and after treatments.

Dr. Handschuh also presents himself as an artist, in addition to being a healthcare professional, and the clinic claims to have improved thousands of smiles over the years through cosmetic dentistry treatments.

Dental Implants

Dental implants are placed in the jawbone to support a crown, bridge, or denture. The center offers them for both single and multiple tooth loss. According to the clinic's information, patients who receive implant restorations regain functionality and aesthetics that, in many cases, equal or exceed those of the original teeth.

General Dentistry and Diagnostic Technology

The dental check-up includes a comprehensive examination and oral health screening. The clinic uses LOGICON® software, a Kodak® product, which according to the company has been clinically proven to detect up to 20% more cavities between teeth than traditional methods. It also uses VELscope Vx® blue light technology and OralCDx brush biopsy for oral cancer screening, tools that the clinic describes as two of the most powerful for detecting abnormalities in soft tissues.

Dr. Handschuh is understanding of patients' fears, anxiety, and budget, and creates an environment where they can relax. The clinic reserves the necessary time to ensure a comfortable and thorough visit, and offers needle-free anesthesia.

Patient Care and Concierge Service

The clinic sees one patient at a time, with time slots reserved each morning and afternoon for dental emergencies. According to its information, appointments run on time 99% of the time, and if a delay or emergency arises, patients are notified in advance. The center offers five-star concierge service that includes complimentary drinks, warm towels, massage pillows, and telephone answering service. For patients traveling from a distance and undergoing significant treatments, such as implants or extensive restorations, the clinic can send a car to pick them up and take them back.

The clinic also has evening and Saturday hours, and offers patient care services with registration forms and a whitening program called Brightening For Life.

New Patient Offer

The website announces an offer for new patients: a comprehensive examination for $150 that includes a full set of digital x-rays and oral cancer screening, with savings of over 60%. The offer is limited to the first 50 new patients.

Recognitions and Reviews

Dr. Handschuh is a founding member of the board of directors of the Empire State Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He has been included in the book "America's Cosmetic Doctors and Dentists" by Castle Connolly and has received Top Dentist recognition every year since 2009. The clinic collects testimonials from patients who highlight the personal attention, punctuality, technology, and comfort of the center.

Location and Contact

Phone: 914-683-5898