Dr. Martha Cortes combines Laser, Esthetics and Biological dentistry into a multi-disciplined practice, approaching each patient uniquely.

Dr. Cortes is a 1985 graduate from the University of New York at Buffalo of Dental Medicine; she completed her residency training at Mount Sinai Medical Center in NYC. Dr. Cortes has been affiliated with Mount Sinai as a faculty member since 1987. She has given general instruction in pedodontics, cosmetics, general dentistry, the Phobia Clinic, and most recently laser dentistry at Mount Sinai.

She is past president of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry-New York Chapter, the past international chair serving consecutive terms, and has been an accredited member since 1992. She is past president of the Latin American Cultural Center, and was a reviewer of research grants for the Federal Medical agency. The United States Surgeon General, Dr. Antonia Novello awarded her a certificate of achievement, in 1993. Dr. Cortes is an international lecturer and published author. She was the consecutive co-chair of dentistry with the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery for 2000-01.

Dr. Cortes is a qualified laser educator, an examiner for laser qualifications for the Academy of Laser Dentistry and has a mastership in laser technology through the Academy of Laser Dentistry. She is a fellow of the international Academy of Facial-Dental Esthetics, a fellow of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, and a Diplomat Member of the American Society of Dental Aesthetics.

LVI Certified
Dr Martha Cortes is one of the few fully certified neuromuscular dentists from the prestigious Las Vegas Institute. This is a celebrated and world recognized post-graduate training ground for restorative dentists that takes years of hands-on-training to accomplish. Dentists who graduate from LVI are leaders in the field of restorative esthetic dentistry, which emphasizes placing the bite in a correct fully functional position. Using advance neuromuscular computer software Dr Cortes is able to evaluate if the present or habitual bite is healthy or not before permanently restoring the teeth. Neuromuscular dentistry is essential in correcting problems associated with TMJ disorders.