Meet Dr. Gary Scharoff, DDS, FICD
Dr. Gary Scharoff was born and raised in New Rochelle and knew from a very early age that dentistry was what he wanted to do. A second-generation dentist, he grew up around dentists and dentistry. Almost from the day he could walk, he was looking over or under his father’s shoulder to see what was going on in the office. When he was finally tall enough, he would observe and assist his father whenever he could. A 1980 graduate of Hobart College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Dr. Scharoff went on to New York University College of Dentistry, where he received his D.D.S. degree in 1984—30 years after his father received his D.D.S. degree from the same university. Following graduation, he completed a General Practice Residency at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Scharoff served as Director of Dentistry at the United Hebrew Geriatric Center in New Rochelle for 30 years. In 1987, after 31 years on Pelham Road, the family dental practice was relocated to its present location at 1255 North Avenue in the Wykagyl section of New Rochelle. Dr. Scharoff has completed more than 1,000 hours of continuing dental education, with particular emphasis on advances in cosmetic, restorative, and implant dentistry. He has also maintained a longstanding commitment to organized dentistry and professional service. Dr. Scharoff is a Life Member of the American Dental Association, the New York State Dental Association, and the Ninth District Dental Association, where he served as President in 2018. He recently completed a four-year term on the New York State Dental Association Board of Trustees and served as Chair of the 2024 New York State Dental Association Annual Meeting. Over the years, he has chaired numerous Ninth District committees and previously served on its Board of Governors. In recognition of his service to the profession, Dr. Scharoff was awarded the Ninth District Dental Association’s 2013 D. Austin Sniffen Medal of Honor, the highest honor presented by the Association. He has served as either a delegate or alternate delegate to the American Dental Association House of Delegates since 2016 and as a delegate to the New York State Dental Association House of Delegates since 2015. Dr. Scharoff is a Fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy and a Fellow of the International College of Dentists. Dr. Scharoff has also been deeply involved with the Alpha Omega International Dental Society, the oldest international Jewish dental organization. In 2020, he received Alpha Omega’s Ben Williamowsky Meritorious Service Award, which recognizes exceptional and effective service to the Society and honors its most outstanding members. Within Alpha Omega, Dr. Scharoff has chaired numerous committees and held a variety of leadership positions, including Chairman of the Board of Trustees and International Secretary. He currently serves as International Treasurer of Alpha Omega International Dental Society. Dr. Scharoff is also a member of and liaison for Alpha Omega’s Holocaust Survivors Oral Health Program, which helps provide dental care to Holocaust survivors in need. Through the program, he has personally provided dental treatment to Holocaust survivors and remains actively involved in supporting its mission. Throughout his years of professional and community service, Dr. Scharoff has received numerous citations and awards at both the local and international levels. |
Dr. Scharoff Recognized as a TopDentist™Dr. Scharoff has been selected as one of Westchester County’s TopDentists™ for four consecutive years, from 2023 through 2026. This recognition reflects his experience, dedication to continuing education, use of advanced dental techniques, and commitment to providing high-quality patient care. The TopDentists™ list is compiled through a peer-review process that includes input from area dental professionals. Factors considered include professional experience, continuing education, patient care, use of current techniques and technologies, and overall clinical results. Dr. Scharoff is committed to providing exceptional dental care in a comfortable and positive environment. His continued recognition as a TopDentist™ reflects both his dedication to excellence and his commitment to remaining current with advances in dentistry. He is grateful to his professional colleagues for this ongoing recognition and remains committed to maintaining the highest standards of care for his patients.  Dr. Scharoff was inducted as a Fellow of the International College of Dentists, Class of 2020.
The International College of Dentists is a global dental honor society that recognizes outstanding professional achievement, meritorious service, leadership, and dedication to the advancement of dentistry. Fellowship in the College is by invitation only and follows a rigorous peer-review process. Selection recognizes dentists who have demonstrated exceptional professional achievement, integrity, leadership, and service to the profession and to the public. |