Title: Owner, Dentist

Company: Carla H. Schlissel, DDS

Location: West Islip, N.Y.

Owner and dentist of her practice Carla H. Schlissel, DDS for 32 years, Dr. Schlissel continues to expand her expertise while meeting with patients of all ages and performing procedures. She received a DDS from the State University of New York at Buffalo after earning a Bachelor of Science in biology at St. John’s University. Since graduation, she has been honored by America’s Top Dentist and IAD Top Dentist. During her free-time, Dr. Schlissel supports Smile Train, Disabled American Veterans, and is a Boy Scouts of America Merit Badge Counselor.

Dr. Schlissel goals are to continue her practice and to help her patients that are apprehensive about having dental work done. She is very pleased to see those patients return for other visits less fearful and more trusting.  She wanted to make a difference and have fun. Dr. Schlissel worked as a lab technician and then decided to get her DDS from State University of New York at Buffalo.

Dr. Schlissel considers her 23-year marriage and her two children to be her proudest accomplishments. She has received many accolades and awards over the years. She is very proud of her respected practice that she has established.