Practice overview
Louis P. Sterling, DDS, PC is a general dentistry and orthodontic practice at 87 Elmira Street, Staten Island, NY 10306. Dr. Louis Sterling provides general, restorative and cosmetic care, and Dr. Sara Skurnick provides Invisalign and braces. The office also treats TMJ problems and gum disease, and offers emergency dentistry.
Dentists
- Dr. Louis Sterling, DDS: NYU College of Dentistry graduate with more than 1,000 hours of continuing education. He has taught on the faculty at Mountainside Hospital and is listed in America’s Top Dentists.
- Dr. Sara J. Skurnick, DMD: graduated first in her class at FDU’s dental school and is on the Rutgers faculty. She is listed in America’s Top Dentists and provides Invisalign and braces.
Services
- Dental hygiene, digital and panoramic X-rays, oral cancer screenings and sealants for children
- Composite fillings, porcelain crowns, bridges and dental implant restorations
- Dentures, tooth extractions and extraction site preservation
- Root canal treatment with rotary endodontics
- Gum disease treatment, scaling and root planing, ARESTIN and periodontal splinting
- Bonding, veneers and GLO teeth whitening
- Invisalign, clear braces and traditional braces
- TMJ treatment, night guards and occlusal adjustment
- Emergency dentistry
Insurance and payment
The practice says its treatment recommendations are based on your health rather than what your plan allows. It helps patients file out-of-network claims and get the most from their benefits.
Hours
- Monday: Noon to 7:30 PM
- Tuesday: 10 AM to 7:30 PM
- Wednesday: Noon to 7:30 PM
- Thursday and Friday: Closed
- Saturday: 9 AM to 3 PM (the website marks Saturday hours with an asterisk; call to confirm)
- Sunday: Closed
Contact
87 Elmira St, Staten Island, NY 10306. Phone: (718) 980-0006. Website: gentledentistrysi.com.
Sources: Louis P. Sterling, DDS, PC website; Bing Maps business listing. Last checked 11 November 2026.