TMJ surgery
Surgical management of temporomandibular joint disorders, a core focus of his fellowship.
About TMJ surgery →Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery · White Plains · The Bronx · Brooklyn
Dr. Michael Benichou
Fellowship-trained oral and maxillofacial surgeon focused on the jaw joint, corrective jaw surgery and sleep apnea, practicing the full scope of the specialty from wisdom teeth to dental implants.
Dental degree
DMD, Western University of Health Sciences, top of class
Residency
Chief Resident, The Brooklyn Hospital Center OMFS program
Fellowship
TMJ & Orthognathic Surgery, The Oral Facial Surgery Institute
Hospital staff
SBH Health System and The Brooklyn Hospital Center
About
A surgeon trained in Montreal, California and New York
Dr. Michael Benichou is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon with Westchester Implant & Oral Surgery Group in White Plains, and an attending surgeon at SBH Health System in the Bronx and The Brooklyn Hospital Center.
He earned a Bachelor of Commerce at McGill University in Montreal, with a minor in science, and his Doctor of Dental Medicine at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California, where he graduated at the top of his class and was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society. He then trained in New York, starting with an oral and maxillofacial surgery internship at Woodhull Medical Center. His four-year residency was split between The Brooklyn Hospital Center and St. Barnabas Hospital in the Bronx, and he graduated as Chief Resident.
After residency he completed a fellowship in TMJ and orthognathic surgery at The Oral Facial Surgery Institute in St. Louis, with additional focus on facial cosmetics. During the fellowship he also took Level 1 facial trauma call at Mercy Hospital St. Louis.
Originally from Fort Lee, New Jersey, he enjoys time with his wife and son, hiking, tennis, concerts, and cheering on the Knicks.
Areas of focus
Full-scope oral and maxillofacial surgery
His fellowship training centers on the jaw joint and the jaws, alongside everyday oral surgery and implant care.
Corrective jaw surgery
Orthognathic surgery for dentofacial deformity, to improve the bite, jaw function and facial balance.
About jaw surgery →Obstructive sleep apnea
Surgical treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, where repositioning the jaws can enlarge the airway.
About sleep apnea surgery →Pathology & reconstruction
Treatment of benign oral and facial pathology, with reconstruction of the jaw and surrounding tissue.
Dental implants
Implant rehabilitation from single teeth to full-arch restorations, including bone grafting and remote-anchorage implants for patients with limited jawbone.
Wisdom teeth & oral surgery
Dentoalveolar surgery, including wisdom tooth removal and surgical extractions.
Facial trauma
Repair of facial and jaw fractures, with experience on Level 1 and Level 2 trauma services.
Facial cosmetics
Facial cosmetic surgery, an additional area of focus during his fellowship.
Sedation & anesthesia
Trained in moderate to deep sedation and general anesthesia for oral and facial surgery.
Training
From McGill to the operating room
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Undergraduate
McGill University
Psychology for Management with a focus in marketing, and a minor in science.
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Dental school
Western University of Health Sciences
Graduated at the top of his class and was inducted into Omicron Kappa Upsilon, the national dental honor society. Served as class treasurer.
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Internship
Woodhull Medical Center
Non-categorical internship in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
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Residency
The Brooklyn Hospital Center & St. Barnabas Hospital
Graduated as Chief Resident. Training was split between The Brooklyn Hospital Center and St. Barnabas Hospital in the Bronx, a Level 2 trauma center, with an additional rotation at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, Maryland. Residency covered dentoalveolar and implant surgery, facial trauma, orthognathic and TMJ surgery, benign pathology, and anesthesia.
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Fellowship
The Oral Facial Surgery Institute
Fellowship in TMJ and orthognathic surgery with additional focus on facial cosmetics, while covering Level 1 facial trauma call at Mercy Hospital St. Louis.
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Practice
Practicing surgeon
Joined Westchester Implant & Oral Surgery Group and the attending staff at SBH Health System and The Brooklyn Hospital Center.
Earlier experience
- 2012Volunteer, cardiology ICU and ORCentre Hospitalier de Lagny Marne-la-Vallée, France
- 2012Research assistantUniversity of Michigan Center for Arrhythmia Research
- 2013Shadowing intern, cardiac electrophysiologyMontefiore Medical Center, Bronx
- 2014–2015Emergency medical technician (EMT-B)Fort Lee Volunteer Ambulance Corps, New Jersey
- 2015–2016Dental assistantA New Smile Dental Center, Miami
Locations
Where Dr. Benichou practices
Westchester Implant & Oral Surgery Group
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
4 Cromwell Place, White Plains, NY
SBH Health System
Attending Surgeon
The Bronx, New York
The Brooklyn Hospital Center
Attending Surgeon
Brooklyn, New York
Contact
Request a consultation
Dr. Benichou sees patients at Westchester Implant & Oral Surgery Group in White Plains, New York. Call the office to schedule a visit.
- Practice
- Westchester Implant & Oral Surgery Group
- Address
- 4 Cromwell Place
White Plains, NY 10601 - Phone
- (914) 761-4567
- Website
- jawdoctors.com