Our Dentists
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Steven Bloom, D.D.S.
Dr. Steven Bloom has been practicing dentistry in St. Petersburg since 1986. Dr. Bloom attended the State University of N.Y. at Binghamton, receiving his Bachelor in Psychology in 1980. In 1984, Dr. Bloom was awarded his DDS degree from Emory University School of Dentistry. He then received one year additional advanced training in a General Practice Residency at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.
Dr. Bloom continues to improve his skills by regularly attending yearly over 100 hours of continuing education conferences. He also has received advanced training in aesthetic and reconstructive dentistry at the prestigious Las Vegas Institute (LVI) for Advanced Dental Studies. Dr. Bloom is also a member of the Florida Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
He and Dr. Wygodski also perfect their laser skills at the World Laser Clinical Institute and Dr. Bloom has completed advanced laser training to achieve WCLI Associate Fellowship Certification . He presently uses 3 different lasers in his office to optomize patient treatment and comfort.
Dr. Bloom is a member of several study clubs, including the Bay Center Study Group, a Periodontal - Prosthetic Study Group, and the International Dental Forum. Dr. Bloom stays current on all the latest dental materials and techniques and is a dental materials Evaluator for an internationally known dental research group. He also has received additional training in Sedation Dentistry, to help those patients who have neglected dental care due to fear or anxiety.
Dr. Bloom is a past President of the Pinellas County Dental Association, creator and Web-Editor of their website, www.smilepinellas.com, and an active member of the West Coast District Dental, Florida Dental and American Dental Associations. He is also on the Board of St. Petersburg College's Dental Hygiene Advisory Committee and has staff priviledges at Menorah Manor Nursing Home, where he can attend to the residents' dental needs.
In 2008, Dr. Bloom was inducted as a Fellow into the American College of Dentists. Only about 3.5% of all dentists in the US have been granted Fellowship in the ACD, which is a distinct honor and by invitation only.
Our dentists believe in giving back to the community and donate their skills both in and out of our office, including such programs as Give Kids A Smile and Smile for School. Dr. Bloom was privileged to join a Rotary dental mission trip to donate dental care at an orphanage in Peru. The work was so gratifying he will be returning with other volunteers to Peru in March, 2010.
Dr. Bloom also enjoys active sports, being a Lexophile (no, it's not a bad thing) and other creative activities.
Charlene Wygodski, D.D.S.
Dr. Wygodski grew up in St. Petersburg, graduating from Boca Ciega High School. She has been practicing dentistry here for over 25 years (she tells us she started at age 15 ;). She received a Bachelors in Chemistry and Psychology from Emory University. In 1985 she received her DDS degree from Emory University School of Dentistry.
Dr. "Charlene" enjoys treating children and has dedicated her practice to the care of children only. She also has been a staff Dentist at the Pinellas County Health Department.
Drs. Steven Bloom and Charlene Wygodski met in dental school, were married after graduation, and live in St. Petersburg. They practice together in the same location since 1987. When not practicing dentistry, they enjoy boating, kayaking, travel and snowskiing and boarding, and can often be found on the soccer fields, with their two sons, ages 15 and 19 (Go UF!), and sometimes joined by Copper, their hyperactive cocker spaniel.