Building relationships, providing expert-level care, and approaching his patients with a kind and compassionate demeanor is what Dr. Oshins is all about. Dreaming of becoming a dentist from an early age, he made it a reality and even attended and graduated from the world-renowned Kois Center. Advancing his knowledge and skillset, he has devoted years to pursuing continuing education and training, learning from of the world’s best experts in dental implants, sleep medicine, cosmetic dentistry, and more. As a patient of Dr. Oshins,’ you can expect nothing but the very best.
Unlike other dentist’s offices that focus solely on your teeth and gums, Dr. Oshins is dedicated to improving your overall health and wellness. Taking a whole-body approach to dentistry, he will pay careful attention to your individual needs and offer solutions that positively impact your well-being.
Unhappy with the way your teeth look? If you’re ready to transform your smile and actually like what you see in the mirror, Dr. Oshins can provide a breadth of cosmetic dentistry services near Altamont, NY, that will help you feel confident in your appearance. From porcelain veneers to complete smile makeovers, we’ve got the treatment you need to enjoy your smile for years to come.
Sleep apnea affects millions of people in the United States. If you suffer from one or many of the symptoms making it difficult for you to achieve adequate rest at night (i.e., chronic snoring, morning headaches, irritability, waking to gasp for air), we can help. Dr. Oshins provides all his patients with a complimentary sleep exam and offers custom-made oral appliances to treat sleep apnea. Instead of dreading your alarm clock going off in the morning, you can finally get the sleep you need.
"It’s a fantastic experience start to finish…”
No matter the age, Dr. Oshins is proud to offer comprehensive dental care to children, teenagers, adults, and seniors. Whether you need a general checkup and cleaning, teeth whitening to enhance your smile, dental implants to replace one or more missing teeth, or emergency dentistry services to repair a knocked-out tooth, he and his team are here to deliver the care you and your family need.
The first step in obtaining emergency dental care from Oshins of Smiles is to call our office directly and let someone on our staff assist you. If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please call 911 immediately.
Most emergency rooms, mobile clinics, and urgent care centers aren’t properly equipped to dental emergencies, and thus if you go there, you’re unlikely to be treated.
In most cases, we can provide you with a same-day appointment, but please call us directly and let us help determine the best course of action.
It’s important to note that dental emergencies are often an indicator of larger dental problems, and a sign that it could be time to get back into the routine of regularly visiting Dr. Oshins. Routine visits can help prevent future dental emergencies, saving you time, money, and your natural teeth!
The cost of a dental check-up and cleaning can vary depending on geography and other factors such as the individual oral health of the patient.
Each check-up and cleaning appointment should begin with a patient health history and discussion of concerns. It should also include a thorough examination by Dr. Oshins, a professional cleaning, X-rays, and an oral cancer screening.
The average cost of a dental check-up and cleaning in markets across the United States ranges between $200 and $350. If you have dental insurance, the fees for your visit (including any out-of-pocket co-payments) are negotiated with us by your dental insurance provider.
There are over 50 dentists practicing in the greater Altamont, NY area. Dr. Steven Oshins has been repeatedly voted Best Dentist in the Capital District by readers of The Daily Gazette and regularly gets rave reviews on popular sites like Google Reviews. To see what everyone in Altamont is smiling about, schedule an appointment with Oshins of Smiles today!
In the United States, all dentists must earn either a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or a Doctor of Dental Sciences (DDS) from one of the nation’s 67 Accredited dental schools.
Acceptance into dental school requires a bachelor's degree and very high grades in a major that is heavy in math and science.
Dental school is an additional three-year program which combines both classroom and hands-on learning. Some dentists continue their education by earning one of twelve specializations recognized by the American Dental Association (ADA). These require an additional three or more years of dental school training.
Following dental school, all dentists are required to complete a certain number of continuing education hours to maintain their dental license.
Our dental office is located at 3905 Carman Rd in Schenectady, NY. Only 11-12 minutes away is Altamont. To get to our office, you will head northwest on Altamont Blvd toward Main St before turning right at the first cross street onto Main St. You will continue on NY-146 E for almost 2 miles before turning left onto NY-158 N. You will travel along this road for 1.8 miles before turning right onto US-20 E and driving 3 miles. You will then take a left onto NY-146 E before turning right into our parking lot. We are located across from CVS.
