Our Staff
Cosmetic Dentist in Quincy, MA
Our exceptional, friendly staff is our greatest asset. They are excited about what they are doing, have high standards of quality and integrity, and are motivated to achieve the best results for our family of patients. All of our dental assistants and hygienists are professionals who have dedicated themselves to constantly striving to improve, through professional development and continuing education. We pride ourselves on staying on the cutting edge of dentistry and patient communication. Feedback from our patients about an experience in our office is always welcomed.
Our Doctors
Doctors Gary and Mark Nankin are natives of Quincy, both having attended Quincy Public Schools, graduating from North Quincy High School in 1975 and 1968 respectively. Doctor Mark Nankin received his Bachelors Degree in Biology in 1972 from Boston University and his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree in 1976 from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Doctor Mark Nankin has continued his dental education through many hundreds of hours of post-doctoral programs in dental implantology, periodontal prostheses, cosmetic dental treatments, and many other related subjects. Doctor Gary Nankin received his Bachelors Degree from Case Western Reserve University in 1979 and his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree in 1981 also from Case Western Reserve University. Doctor Gary Nankin has also spent hundreds of hours in continuing his dental education in a vast array of dental subjects. Most recently focusing on cosmetic dental procedures and dental implant restoration.
Gary S. Nankin, D.D.S.
Education:
Case Western Reserve University
Western Reserve College 1975-1977
Bachelor of Science in Dentistry
School of Dentistry 1977-1981
Doctor of Dental Surgery
Academic Honors
- Participant in Six-Year Dental Program
- C.V. Mosby Scholarship Award for Academic Excellence in the Senior Year
Experience:
Dental Associate of Mark Nankin, DDS
Boston, MA - June 1981-June 1983
Partner - Private Dental Practice in partnership with Mark Nankin DDS
Quincy, MA. - June 1983-Present
- A general dental practice with an emphasis on reconstructive, cosmetic and implant prosthetics.
- Extensive experience in cosmetic porcelain veneer restorations.
- Full mouth reconstruction with porcelain crowns and bridges.
- Over 20 years experience restoring dental implants.
- Restored implants include: 3I, Nobel Biocare, Branemark, Straumann, Core Vent, Life Core, IMZ, and Klockner.
- Experience with use of prepared stock abutments, custom cast abutments, zirconia abutments, custom milled abutments (titanium and zirconia), and screw retained UCLA abutments, solid abutments (Strauman), various IMZ abutments with intra-mobile elements.
- Restorations include single teeth, multiple unit fixed bridges, full arch fixed (cemented and screw retained), full arch removable bar over dentures, full arch attachment over-dentures. Extensive experience in immediate load temporization..
- Experience in placement of Straumann and Nobel Biocare implants. Experience in guided tissue regeneration with the use of allograft (bovine) and collagen membranes (porcine).
University Affiliation:
- 2000-Present - Boston University School of Dental Medicine Instructor: APEX (Applied Practice Experience) Program for 1st and 2nd year dental students
Professional Affiliations:
- American Dental Association
- Massachusetts Dental Society
- South Shore District Dental Society
Volunteerism:
- Board of Directors, Ahavath Torah Congregation
- Board of Directors, Kiwanis Club of Quincy, MA
- Board of Directors, Stoughton Youth Soccer League
- President, Ahavath Torah Congregation
Mark I. Nankin, D.D.S.
Professional Information:
Boston University, College of Arts and Science, Bachelor of Arts in Biology, 1972.
Case Western Reserve University, School of Dentistry, Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree, 1976. Dr. Paul Sherwood Excellence award.
Private General Dentistry practice in Quincy Massachusetts from 1976-present.
- A general dental practice with emphasis on reconstructive, cosmetic and implant prosthetics.
- Extensive experience in cosmetic porcelain veneer restorations.
- Full mouth reconstruction with porcelain crowns and bridges.
- Over 20 years restoring dental implants, including 3i, Nobel Biocare, Branemark, Straumann, CoreVent, Life Core, IMZ. Extensive experience with use of prepared stock abutments, custom cast abutments, custom milled abutments (titanium and zirconia), and various IMZ abutments.
- Restorations include single teeth, multiple tooth fixed bridges, full arch reconstructions, full arch removable implant/bar retained removable reconstructions, full arch attachment retained over-dentures. Extensive experience in immediate load implant temporization.
- Experience in surgical placement of Straumann and Nobel Biocare implants. Experience with guided tissued regeneration with the use of autologous grafts, allografts and collagen membranes.
Professional Memberships:
- American Dental Association
- Massachusetts Dental Society
- South Shore District Dental Society
Attended thousands of hours of continuing dental education programs, including those relating to dental implantology, cosmetic dentistry and oral pathology and pharmacology.
Community Activities:
- Past Master Theodore-Manet Masonic Lodge
- Past President and Current Treasurer/Financial Officer of Congregation Young Israel - Kehillath Jacob
- Judge at North Quincy High School Science Fair for more than thirty years.
