Dr. Galati has over 20 years of clinical experience in family, cosmetic and implant dentistry in the Clifton Park area focusing on building strong relationships and friendships with his patients. Dr. Galati received his Bachelor of Science degree at The University of Maryland, graduating Cum Laude. He then pursued his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree at Georgetown University School of Dentistry, graduating Summa Cum Laude and second in his class while also serving as class president. He continued on to complete a one year General Practice residency at Albany Medical Center.
Dr. Galati has a special interest in Cosmetic and implants dentistry, and has completed over 1,000 hours of advanced clinical education to further his skills to be able to provide patients with the most advanced and highest quality dental care. He believes in treating his patients as friends and realizes a strong doctor patient relationship is critical to providing his patients with the best care available.
Dr. Galati has been very active in the dental profession and organized dentistry, holding numerous leadership positions. He is a member of the American Dental Association (ADA), Academy of General Dentistry(AGD), New York State Dental Association(NYSDA), Fourth District Dental Society, Pierre Fauchard Academy, and a Fellow of the American College of Dentists. At the State level he has served as president of the Saratoga County and Fourth District Dental Societies, a member of The Board of Governors, a member of the Council on Dental Practice, a member of EDPAC Board of Directors, and Chair of the Reference Committee at NYSDA’s inaugural House of Delegates meeting. At the National level Dr. Galati has served as a delegate to the American Dental Association’s national meeting multiple times. He also served 4 years on the ADA council on ADA session-being elected and serving as Chair of the ADA’s 2014 annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas in which over 20,000 dental professionals and staff attended.
Many people believe brushing with firmer toothbrush bristles and abrasive toothpaste will make their teeth cleaner and whiter. But these products (and heavy-handed brushing in general) can actually damage teeth by taking off the protective enamel and traumatizing gum tissue around the teeth—leading to receding gums and root exposure.
Instead, aim for soft-bristle brushes and toothpastes with fluoride and an ADA seal of approval.
It's hard to read your own X-ray (or your dentist's thoughts)—but here's what you might hear in the dental chair if you asked for honesty.