Our Doctors

Musikant, Deutsch, Kase, Dukoff, Bui, & Hoffman
Meet Our Doctors

We are endodontic specialists who are graduates of board-approved postgraduate programs. In addition, each of our doctors participates in extensive continuing education. With our large staff of specialists, we are able to keep longer office hours and provide seven-day-a-week coverage. This assures our patients and referring dentists that we are available should any unexpected event arise before, during or after treatment. Please contact us with any questions you may have about our practice.

Barry L. Musikant, D.M.D., F.A.C.D.	Dr. Musikant is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. He is a member of the American Academy of Endodontists, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the American Society of Dental Aesthetics, and is a member of the board of the First Madison Group. In addition, he is the President and Co-Director of Dental Research at Essential Dental Systems. He has lectured throughout the world and is the author or co-author of more than 185 published articles.
Allan S. Deutsch, D.M.D., F.A.C.D.	Dr. Deutsch attended Tufts University Dental School, receiving his D.M.D. in 1973. An internship at the French and Polyclinic Hospital (1973-1974) completed his post-graduate studies. Dr. Deutsch is a member of the American Dental Association, American Association of Endodontists, Academy of General Dentistry, The Dental Society of NY, First District Dental Society, Sigma Xi Research Society, Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity, and the American Society of Lasers and Advanced Technologies in Dentistry. Dr. Deutsch is the Executive Vice President, Co-Director of Dental Research, and Co-Founder of Essential Dental Systems (EDS), a dental products manufacturing company located in South Hackensack, NJ. The company’s roots stem from the desire for product improvements to the items of focus in Dr. Deutsch’s lectures and daily practice. After much research and development, the patented Flexi-Post and Ti-Core were produced to meet his needs and today are the number one post and core build-up in the United States and Canada. Dr. Deutsch is also the co-developer of the EZ-Fill bi-directional spiral, which is the quickest and most economical obturation system on the market today. Dr. Deutsch’s lecture schedule has taken him to over 100 international destinations, in addition to his various domestic appointments. Dr. Deutsch has co-authored over 150 articles in dentistry in various international dental journals from Argentina to Spain, including the major journals of the United States and Canada. As a partner in the largest endodontic practice in Manhattan, Dr. Deutsch’s 25 plus years of practice experience have crafted him into one of the top authorities in Endodontics.
Doug Kase, D.D.S.	Dr. Kase graduated number two in his class from the New York University College of Dentistry. He went on to complete his postgraduate training in endodontics at the Manhattan Veterans Administration Medical Center. He then entered private practice and has lectured extensively on Endodontics and the Restoration of Endodontically Treated Teeth. Dr. Kase is a member of the American Dental Society, the Dental Society of New York State, the First District Dental Society, the Ninth District Dental Society, the American Association of Endodontists, and Omnicrom Kappa Upsilon honorary dental fraternity.
Amy Dukoff, D.M.D.	Dr. Dukoff earned her dental degree at Tufts University School of Dentistry. She earned her Certificate of Endodontics from Kingsbrook Medical Center. Dr. Dukoff was a clinical assistant professor at Columbia University for ten years, where she taught Oral Diagnosis and Endodontics. In addition, she has lectured on endodontics throughout the United States. Currently, Dr. Dukoff is President of the American Association of Women Dentists and Secretary of the Carnegie Study Club in Manhattan. She is an active member of the American Dental Association and holds memberships in the First District Dental Society and the Greater New York Dental Convention in addition to other dental associations and clubs.
Young Bui, D.D.S.	After receiving his Bachelor’s degree in Biology from California Polytechnic University at Pomona, Dr. Young Bui came to New York for dental school. He attended Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery from 1994-1998, where he received his doctoral degree. After graduation, Dr. Bui did a year of residency at Our Lady of Mercy Medical Center in the Bronx. He then returned to Columbia University for his training in endodontics from 1999-2001. Dr. Bui is currently a member of the American Dental Association, New York County Dental Society, and New York State Dental Association. His philosophy of root canal is “mind over matter.” Get the fear out of your patient’s mind and nothing else will matter. Having a good sense of humor is important in reducing the patient’s fear of the dentist. Help your patient laugh the fear away.
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