Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry
New York University
Undergraduate
A private practiceFloral Park, New York
You’ll only ever be treated by Dr Nikoyan.
We are proud to be a true private practice, not owned by a corporation. Oral and maxillofacial surgery from simple and surgical extractions to corrective jaw surgery, in a newly renovated office.
Diplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
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One surgeon, one office, and the paperwork on the wall.
When you come to our office you are only treated by Dr Nikoyan and his caring staff. Four years of dental education, then five years of hospital-based training in oral and maxillofacial surgery. What an oral surgeon is.
The wall behind him, one frame at a time
Facts you can checkDoctor of Dental Surgery
Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
4 years
Residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Woodhull Medical Center, Brooklyn
5 years, hospital-based
Diplomate
American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Look him up: Find a Diplomate ↗What he treats
Nine procedures, each with its own page. Not sure which is yours? Call 516-775-2222 and the front desk will tell you.
See his cases, before and after- Dental ImplantsReplacements for lost teeth: a single tooth, a number of teeth, or a complete set.Titanium or zirconium
- Teeth Now!Total reconstruction for upper, lower or both jaws.Fixed teeth, one day
- AnesthesiaFrom local (novocaine) and nitrous oxide to IV sedation and general anesthesia, in the office.Monitored by the doctor
- Wisdom TeethThird molars, checked with a panorex x-ray to see if they are impacted.Mid-teens to early twenties
- Tooth ExtractionsSimple and surgical extractions, with aftercare written out step by step.Aftercare sheet
- Impacted CaninesSurgery for a canine tooth that hasn’t come in.Patient video
- ApicoectomyRoot-end surgery when a root canal alone can’t heal the tooth.Endodontic microsurgery
- FrenectomyRelease of the small fold of tissue under the lip or tongue.Patient video
- Oral PathologyRed or white patches, a sore that won’t heal, a lump: examined and diagnosed.Monthly self-exam
Dental implants
What you’ll discuss with Dr Nikoyan
Tap the teeth you’re missing, or are about to lose. You’ll see which of his three implant options you’ll talk through, as a note for your consultation.
What you’ll discuss with Dr Nikoyan — not a diagnosis. Illustration, not your x-ray. Everyone needs a detailed and thorough initial examination.
Consultation note · for Dr Nikoyan
Single Dental Implant
One of his three implant options. Replaces the root of a lost tooth with a small implant; a new crown sits on top.
Titanium or zirconium. Sometimes placed the same day the tooth comes out.
- Visits
- 1Consultation · your diagnosis and treatment options, explained
- 2Implant surgery · with the extraction, or later once it has healed
- 3Your dentist · fits the new tooth after at least six weeks of healing
- Anesthesia he offers
- Local (novocaine)Nitrous oxideIV sedationGeneral anesthesia
Noted for your visit: tooth #19 · single implant
Schedule an implant consultationWhat implants are, his three options, and how long healing takes.Read about dental implants
Meet Dr Nikoyan
Dr. Levon Nikoyan DDS
Originally from Armenia, he has spent most of his life in New York, and has a special interest in complex mouth reconstruction and techniques that maximize comfort.
He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry from New York University, obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, and completed his residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Woodhull Medical Center in Brooklyn.
He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and has published a number of articles on the preoperative management of patients prior to anesthesia.
He actively contributes to humanitarian causes and has participated in numerous medical missions to the Dominican Republic and Jamaica.
Outside of oral surgery, Dr. Nikoyan spends time with his family on Long Island, where he and his wife are raising their two children.
- Speaks
- English, Spanish, Russian and Armenian
- Missions
- Dominican Republic and Jamaica
- Training
- 4 years dental school, 5 years hospital residency
- Under 18?
- A parent or guardian comes to the consultation and every visit after it.
Patients, in their words
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“The office is incredibly clean. All instruments are opened from the packaging in front of the patient, not already laying out when you walk into an exam room.”Crystal S. · Google
“I was referred to Dr.Nikoyan by my Dentist to have an extraction of wisdom tooth. Extremely professional and helpful as he saw me the same day.”Fleurette R. · Google
“My both kids has oral surgery from him. I am his patient too. … I am RN working 26 yr in hospital. I will bring my friends and family to him without second thoughts”Hasina M. · Google
“I am an extremely nervous individual and he made me feel very calm and reassured.”Colleen D. · Google
“Great oral surgeon and has amazing bedside manner! Really takes the time to walk you through and explain your options”Fahima R. · Google
For referring dentists
We thank you for your referral.
Implant placement is a team effort. Dr Nikoyan performs the surgery, initial extractions and bone grafting if necessary; you fit and make the permanent prosthesis, and any temporary one along the way.
Referral · Levon Nikoyan DDS
Fax the slip516-900-2718
Or call the office516-775-2222
- X-rays
- Forward or email them to our office, or your patient can bring them.
- Patient brings
- The surgical referral card, a current list of medications and insurance details.
After wisdom tooth removal
The first three days, hour by hour.
Dr Nikoyan’s own post-operative instructions, in the order you’ll need them. Patients who follow them have significantly less pain and discomfort.
For example 9:15 am or 14:30
Bleeding that won’t settle, or pain getting worse instead of better? Call 516-775-2222. After hours you’ll hear the number of the doctor on call.
After Wisdom Tooth Removal · from Dr Nikoyan’s instructions
Your own instructions from the consultation come first.All of his aftercare instructions
Visit the office
248-62 Jericho TurnpikeFloral Park, NY 11001
- Phone
- 516-775-2222
- Fax
- 516-900-2718
- info@forwardos.com
- Appointments
- Monday to Friday, including early morning and evening appointments
- Emergencies
- Call the office first and you’ll hear the number for the doctor on call. Every attempt is made to see emergencies the same day. Emergencies
Forward Oral Surgery248-62 Jericho Turnpike
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