Dr. Michael Berglass, D.D.S., places dental implants at West Palm Beach Family Dental. Dr. Berglass earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine in 1996, completed a one-year dental implant fellowship at North Shore-Long Island Jewish Hospital in Manhasset, New York, and has placed implants across 25-plus years of private practice in New York, North Carolina, and Florida.
Associate dentist Dr. Ivan Cedeno, D.M.D., a graduate of the University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine and a member of the American Dental Association, supportsimplant patient care at the West Palm Beach practice.
Dr. Michael Berglass, D.D.S., earned his dental degree from Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine in 1996 and completed a one-year dental implant fellowship at North Shore-Long Island Jewish Hospital in Manhasset, New York.
Dr. Berglass accumulated 25-plus years of implant placement experience across private practices in Port Washington, New York; Charlotte, North Carolina; and West Palm Beach, Florida.
Dr. Ivan Cedeno, D.M.D., holds a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine and active membership in the American Dental Association, the Florida Dental Association, and the South Florida DMAI chapte.r
West Palm Beach patients should verify three credential categories before selecting any implant provider: dental school institution, post-doctoral implant fellowship completion, and cumulative placement volu.me
Dr. Michael Berglass: Implant Fellowship, Clinical Credentials, and Practice History
Dr. Michael Berglass is the founder and lead implant dentist at West Palm Beach Family Dental, located at 1840 Forest Hill Boulevard, Suite 204, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406.
Dr. Berglass earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine — a nationally accredited dental institution within the State University of New York system — in 1996.
Dr. Berglass then completed two consecutive postgraduate programs at North Shore-Long Island Jewish Hospital in Manhasset, New York: a one-year general practice residency followed by a one-year dedicated dental implant fellowship that provided specialized surgical placement, bone grafting, and implant-supported prosthetic training beyond the standard dental school curriculum.
Dr. Berglass built a 10-year private dental practice in Port Washington, Long Island, New York, then operated a second private practice in Charlotte, North Carolina, for 13 years before establishing West Palm Beach Family Dental in Florida.
What a Dental Implant Fellowship Delivers for West Palm Beach Patients
A dental implant fellowship is a post-doctoral clinical training program — distinct from a general practice residency — that provides supervised instruction in implant surgical placement, osseointegration science, bone grafting procedures, and implant-supported prosthetic design across a full 12-month clinical rotation.
Dr. Berglass completed his implant fellowship at North Shore-Long Island Jewish Hospital, an academic medical center affiliated with the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, where fellowship trainees place implants under attending-level clinical supervision.
Fellowship training produces two measurable patient outcomes: procedural precision during post placement and complication management capacity when clinical variables — bone deficiency, sinus proximity, adjacent nerve anatomy, and occlusal load distribution — fall outside standard parameters.
Dr. Berglass has applied 25-plus years of post-fellowship placement experience to those variables across three states, so West Palm Beach patients receive implant care from a clinician who has encountered and resolved the full range of surgical complexity.
Patients considering asecond opinion on dental implants should verify whether the alternative provider completed post-doctoral implant fellowship training before accepting a competing treatment recommendation.
Dr. Ivan Cedeno: Associate Dentist, D.M.D. Credentials and Laboratory Background
Dr. Ivan Cedeno, D.M.D., is an associate dentist at West Palm Beach Family Dental who earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine.
Dr. Cedeno began his dental career in Cuba, practicing general dentistry before relocating to the United States. Prior to completing his U.S. dental degree, Dr. Cedeno worked as a dental laboratory technician — acquiring direct fabrication-level knowledge of crown materials, prosthetic design tolerances, and restoration fit that most clinicians access only through indirect case referrals.
Dr. Cedeno holds active membership in the American Dental Association, the Florida Dental Association, and the South Florida DMAI chapter — three organizations that require members to maintain continuing education compliance across clinical and ethical competency standards.
TheAmerican Dental Association mandates that member dentists complete documented continuing education hours annually, ensuring Dr. Cedeno’s clinical protocols reflect current treatment standards.
Dr. Cedeno’s background as a laboratory technician directly informs crown fabrication review and aesthetic fit verification during the implant crown delivery phase at West Palm Beach Family Dental.
Credential Questions Every West Palm Beach Implant Patient Should Ask
The American Academy of Implant Dentistry identifies three credential categories as the primary quality indicators for implant provider selection: formal dental education institution, completion of a postdoctoral implant fellowship, and cumulative implant placement volume.
West Palm Beach patients should request documented answers to all three before authorizing treatment.
Credential Question
Why It Matters
Dr. Berglass’s Answer
Where did you complete dental school?
Establishes a foundational clinical training institution
One-year implant fellowship, North Shore-LIJ Hospital, Manhasset, NY
How many years have you been placing implants?
Quantifies cumulative placement volume and complication management experience
25-plus years across NY, NC, and FL private practices
Do you hold a membership in a professional organization?
Confirms continuing education compliance and peer accountability
Associate Dr. Cedeno: ADA, FDA, and South Florida DMAI member
West Palm Beach patients can apply this credential framework to evaluate any implant provider and compare responses against Dr. Berglass’s documented training record.
Who places dental implants at West Palm Beach Family Dental?
Dr. Michael Berglass, D.D.S., places dental implants at West Palm Beach Family Dental. Dr. Berglass earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine in 1996, completed a one-year dental implant fellowship at North Shore-Long Island Jewish Hospital in Manhasset, New York, and has accumulated 25-plus years of implant placement experience across private practices in New York, North Carolina, and Florida.
What post-doctoral implant training does Dr. Michael Berglass hold?
Dr. Michael Berglass completed a one-year dedicated dental implant fellowship at North Shore-Long Island Jewish Hospital — an academic medical center affiliated with the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell — providing supervised surgical placement, bone grafting, and implant-supported prosthetic training beyond the standard dental school curriculum. Dr. Berglass applied that fellowship training across 25-plus years of subsequent private practice implant placement.
Who is Dr. Ivan Cedeno at West Palm Beach Family Dental?
Dr. Ivan Cedeno is an associate dentist at West Palm Beach Family Dental who holds a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine and is an active member of the American Dental Association, the Florida Dental Association, and the South Florida DMAI chapter. Dr. Cedeno’s pre-degree experience as a dental laboratory technician provides fabrication-level knowledge of crown materials and prosthetic design tolerances, which informs his clinical precision during restoration delivery.
What questions should West Palm Beach patients ask before choosing a dental implant provider?
West Palm Beach patients selecting a dental implant provider should verify three credential categories: the dental school institution where the provider trained, whether the provider completed a post-doctoral dental implant fellowship, and the total number of years the provider has been placing implants. The American Academy of Implant Dentistry identifies these three criteria as the primary quality indicators for selecting implant providers.
How many years of implant placement experience does Dr. Berglass have? Dr. Michael Berglass has placed dental implants for over 25 years, beginning with his one-year fellowship at North Shore-Long Island Jewish Hospital in the mid-1990s and continuing through private practices in Port Washington, New York; Charlotte, North Carolina; and West Palm Beach, Florida.
Does West Palm Beach Family Dental have more than one dentist?
West Palm Beach Family Dental is operated by two dentists: Dr. Michael Berglass, D.D.S., the practice founder and lead implant dentist, and Dr. Ivan Cedeno, D.M.D., an associate dentist and member of the American Dental Association. Both dentists provide patient care at 1840 Forest Hill Boulevard, Suite 204, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406.
Why does a dental implant fellowship matter when selecting an implant dentist in West Palm Beach?
A dental implant fellowship is a 12-month post-doctoral clinical training program that delivers supervised instruction in surgical post placement, bone grafting, osseointegration science, and implant-supported prosthetic design — training that general dental school curricula do not replicate at the same clinical depth or volume.
In this video, we explain who is responsible for placing dental implants and the level of expertise involved in the procedure.
Our experienced dental team ensures safe, precise, and effective implant placement for the best results.
Dr. Berglass, a member of the American Dental Association and Florida Dentists' Association, remains updated on dental advancements. His goal is simple and straightforward-Create beautiful and healthy smiles.
About Dr. Berglass
Dr. Michael Berglass, a dedicated dentist with over 25 years of experience, specializes in dental implants, cosmetic, and general dentistry in Boynton Beach, Florida. A proud alumnus of Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine (DDS, 1996), Dr. Berglass further honed his expertise with residencies in general practice and dental implants at North Shore-Long Island Jewish Hospital. His journey in dentistry has taken him from New York to North Carolina, and now to Florida, where he continues to offer top-notch dental care. Known for his wit and intellect, Dr. Berglass makes every patient's visit comfortable. A member of the American Dental Association and Florida Dentists' Association, he stays at the forefront of dental advancements. Dr. Berglass is committed to providing exceptional care and looks forward to welcoming you to his practice.
About Dr. Cedenos
is originally from Cuba where he did his dental studies. Having graduated with a DDS diploma gave Ivan and his family great satisfaction, considering he comes from a family of dedicated dental care professionals. After years of practicing Dentistry in Cuba for a few years, Ivan decided to continue his growth journey as a professional in the United States. Early on, Ivan worked as a laboratory technician, which gave him some unique insights that dental school does not teach. Having graduated from the University of Puerto Rico as a DMD, Ivan is allowed to practice in the USA.
