Editorial Guidelines

About Us

Dental West NYC is a premier minimally invasive dental practice dedicated to preserving your natural teeth through preventive, restorative, prosthodontic, cosmetic, and advanced laser dentistry. Our Upper West Side team is committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each patient’s goals and comfort.

Purpose

This content is created to educate, reassure, and empower patients exploring modern dental treatments. Whether you’re seeking laser gum therapy, veneers, implants, or general preventive advice, our resources aim to clarify procedures, demystify options, and support confident decision-making.

Contributors & Credentials

Our editorial content is authored and rigorously reviewed by Dental West NYC’s practitioners:

  • Dr. Leora Walter with specialist training in prosthodontics and surgical implantology, and a focus on preventive, minimally invasive dentistry.

  • Dr. Noelia Richardson, NYU-trained, is passionate about cosmetic care and preventive treatment philosophies.

  • Dr. Michelle Kamel, honored periodontist and implant expert, is certified in advanced technologies like LANAP/LAPIP.

  • Dr. Reginald Moncrieff, the longtime founding dentist, whose patient-centered ethos has shaped the practice for decades.

Core Values

  • Clinical Accuracy: Every article aligns with current dental research and professional best practices.

  • Clarity: We use plain, patient-friendly language to explain complex topics.

  • Empathy: Our tone reflects sensitivity to dental anxiety and individual patient needs.

  • Integrity: Content is free of promotional bias and focuses solely on patient welfare.

Editorial Control

Dental West NYC retains full editorial oversight. All content undergoes a formal review—including clinical accuracy checks, copy editing, and approval from one or more doctors—before publishing. Updates are made periodically to reflect practice changes or new dental standards.

Audience

We tailor our content to serve:

  • Local patients exploring clinical and cosmetic dental options

  • Individuals seeking clarity on preventive and laser therapies

  • Families or individuals interested in restorative and implant dentistry

  • Readers looking for advanced, patient-centered care insights in NYC

Topical Coverage

Our content spans:

  • Preventive, restorative, and cosmetic care (e.g., Invisalign, veneers, whitening)

  • Implantology, prosthodontics, and full-arch reconstruction

  • Laser dentistry (including PerioLase, TMJ photobiomodulation)

  • Emergency and sedation-guided dental services

  • Patient comfort, cost transparency, and fee-for-service explanations

Content Types

  • In-Depth Articles: Thorough, informative breakdowns of procedures and benefits

  • FAQs: Clear answers to common patient concerns

  • Treatment Guides: What to expect before, during, and after popular procedures

  • Blog Posts: Updates, seasonal tips, patient-centered content

  • Clinically Reviewed Summaries: All medical content vetted by our doctors

Linking Policy

External resources are limited to reputable sources (e.g., ADA, peer-reviewed dental journals). Commercial links or unverified sites are avoided to ensure credibility and reader trust.

Corrections Policy

We maintain a transparent corrections protocol. If errors are found, they are promptly corrected and clearly documented. We value reader trust and encourage feedback to continually improve content standards.