About the Dentists
Dr. S Edward Neuwirth
As a means of introduction, perhaps a bit of my professional background might be in order. I am a graduate of New York University, College of Dentistry. Between my junior and senior years, I served as an extern in oral surgery at a major New York City Hospital.
Shortly after graduation, I went out to our fiftieth sate, Hawaii. I had the privilege of organizing the firsts civilian dental internship in Hawaii. I served in this internship at Honolulu's main hospital, The Queen's Hospital. When my internship was completed, I accepted a position with the Department of Health of the State of Hawaii. My specific task was to survey the dental health status and needs of the elementary school children in the Islands. During my years in Hawaii, I came to know, and become very fond of the people and the Islands Themselves. I also became a rather decent surfer as well and earned my private pilot's certificate. It was not without a bit of sadness that I left "my" Islands.
My leaving was necessitated by rather urgent call from my "Uncle Sam". My next two years were spent as an officer in the U.S. Army Dental Corps.
My first tour of duty was in Korea. I served as the oral surgeon for the DMZ and later at a hospital in Seoul. While in Korea, I became involved with, and quite adept at sports parachuting. It was a pleasure, and rather rare privilege to work with a very select Korean Army Special Forces Unit. I trained this unit in the skills of sports parachuting (Sky Diving). They became the team that represented Korea in world competition. I was very proud when the Special Forces honored me by awarding me my Airborne Wings.
The second half of my Army tour was spent in New Orleans where I became chief of the base Dental Clinic. The last part of my Army stay was spent with the 101st Airborne (Screaming Eagles) Division at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
After doing a bit of traveling, sightseeing and visiting with friends, I came back to Florida. I have always believed that each person in our practice deserves individualized care and attention, specific to that person's needs and desires. I believed that we are obligated to maintain, and whenever possible, improve our client's health and well being. My ongoing interest in nutrition stems from this philosophy.
Professionally, I believe it is essential for myself and our entire dental team to constantly upgrade our skills and knowledge in our chosen field.
Therefore we are all committed to a busy schedule of continuing education. I have completed a two-year program, " Advance Restorative Dentistry" with the Foundation For Advanced Continuing Education in California. I have also completed a nine-month program in Head, Neck, Face and Temporomandibular ( TMJ) Joint Pain. My interest in education also includes teaching at Nova Southeastern University, College of Dental Medicine as a Clinical Professor. I supervise/teach students in the clinic and preclinical studies as well. It is my desire to provide you with the best levels of caring service in a pleasant, relaxing atmosphere. (Your comments, suggestions and referrals are always appreciated.
On a more personal level, I am the proud father of two young people. My daughter, Dori Lynn is a graduate of Tulane University (New Orleans), having majored in Political Science. She is currently a freelance contractor in the Hospitality and Public Relations field. She resides in Hollywood with her husband, and involves herself in community affairs and charitable organizations.
David graduated from Emory University (Atlanta) with a major in Psychology. He received his master in the same field from Georgia State. He also lives in Hollywood. He is an independent marketer for new record releases, and is a disc jockey traveling throughout Europe and Asia. He is an avid sport fan, and enjoys "working out" which provides a consistent exercise program. He also enjoys playing golf.
As an offshoot of my interest in health, I am a firm believer in the value of routine exercise. Three times a week I'll do resistance training. I swim during the warm months and when it is too cold to get in the pool I row.
I seem to feel a need for being in the wilderness. I feel comfortable there. Perhaps it is the need to revitalize the spirit. I enjoy hiking, backpacking, camping, canoeing, fishing, sky diving and target shooting.
Judy and I continue to backpack a section of the Appalachian Trail each May and September, We are usually out for 3-4 days, camping each night at a different place along the trail. We have covered a good part of the trail in North Carolina and are now working our way north in Tennessee and Virginia.
In September 2004 I traveled to Tanzania, Eats Africa. I am delighted to report that I was able to reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro at 19,340 feet (5,896 meters). We also spent three days on safari in national parks. It was quite an experience seeing all the species of animals in their natural habitat.
In June 2005 Judy and I visited a place I had wanted to see since childhood: The Galapagos Islands. These Islands are 620 miles off the coast of Ecuador and are truly the most unique place on this planet. This is where Darwin did his work on the evolution of the species. Even today it is visible in its many forms. Best of all where the many animals and birds which can be seen up close as they have no fear of man. A wondrous/magical place. That year I visited Thailand and did some trekking in the Everest area of Nepal. While here we presented a seminar for the Nepalese dentists.
In September 2006 I canoed the Allagash River in Maine with three friends. This was a self-guided trip. We set up our camps and did all of our own provisioning, cooking and cleaning. It was a wonderful eight-day traveling 96 miles on the river.
Just this past October/ November I had the good fortune to trek in Patagonia (Argentina/Chile). The scenery was " other worldly" and magnificent. The weather was a bit "other worldly" also. Although it was spring there, there were constants winds, at times gale force. The temperature was cool to cold. When we arrived to Ushuaia we were met with a blizzard. The snow was blowing horizontally.
From Ushuaia we traveled to Iguassu Falls. These falls are between Argentina and Brazil. They are over two and a half miles wide and are truly amazing. We visited both sides; first by helicopter and then walking. We also took a boat ride up to the base of the fall for yet another view/perspective. All in all, another very memorable trip.
Dr. Alvaro J. Ordonez
Dr. Ordonez comes from a long line of dentists. Both his father and grandfather were dentists in Colombia. These men served not only as role models, but as mentors as well. They always stressed how important it is to always do one's very best; to give one's utmost. He received his dental degree in Colombia, from the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana. After graduation he served as a dental intern at a hospital in Boyaca. The following year was spent as a General Practice Resident in Cartagena. He also served a tour at the Naval Academy. Once in the United States, Dr. Ordonez studied at Queens College in New York and Harvard University in Boston. While in Boston, he was awarded a Fellowship in Temporo-Mandibular Joint Disorders, Oclussion and Facial Pain at Tufts University, College of Dentistry. At Tufts he also served as a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Restorative Dentistry. He is involved with research on an ongoing basis and is a consultant to two high tech companies. In addition to his private practice, Dr. Ordonez is a Clinical Professor at Nova Southeastern University, College of Dental Medicine. Dr. Ordonez enjoys windsurfing, fishing, skin diving and surfing. His favorite partner in these activities is his wife, Martha.
