Dr. Ludwig has been a practicing periodontist since 1984. He received his dental degree from the University of Pennsylvania College of Dentistry in 1981. Dr. Ludwig completed a general practice residency in 1982 at North Shore University Hospital and fellowship in Periodontics in 1984 at the University of Pennsylvania. In 1989, he earned his Periodontal Board Certification, diplomat status. He is a member of the American Academy of Periodontology, Academy of Osseointegration, Northeastern Society of Periodontists, Long Island Academy of Periodontics, American Dental Association, New York State Dental Association and the Nassau County Dental Society.
Through his many affiliations and extensive research, Dr. Ludwig continues to keep the Long Island dental community informed of any and all innovations in treatment planning. While maintaining a full-time practice in Plainview, Dr. Ludwig continues to teach as an attending physician at North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset New York, and at New York Hospital Queens, Flushing, New York. Dr. Ludwig has participated in, and lectured for, many study groups and dental schools including, but not limited to, Boston University and Stony Brook. In 1992, he founded and still directs the Greater Long Island Study Group (GLISG). This unique postgraduate curriculum offers continuing education to general dentists within local area. Under the guidance of Dr. Ludwig, the study group invites nationally and internationally known experts to discuss their findings on state-of-the-art topics and procedures. The GLISG is accredited by the New York State Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry. In addition, Dr. Ludwig publishes a quarterly newsletter, "Update on Periodontics", enabling him to share his knowledge of the most recently published literature. The newsletter is available to local practitioners who wish to benefit from Dr. Ludwig's expertise in comprehensive treatment planning.
Dr. Ludwig can be reached by email at gludwig@periosmiles.com.
Dr. Gretel Pellegrini received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, and continued her post-doctorate training in Periodontics and Implant Surgery obtaining a Master of Science Degree in Periodontics at Columbia University, serving as Chief Resident.
Prior to this experience, Dr. Pellegrini received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree and PhD degree with honors from the University of Buenos Aires, where she served as Vice-Director of the Dental Hospital, as well as Faculty, for more than 16 years. As a specialist in bone graft and mineralized tissue, Dr. Pellegrini conducted Postdoctoral Research in Bone Biology at Indiana University, one of the finest centers for bone research in the country. Since 2012, Dr. Pellegrini has been director and scientific advisor of multiple trials for bone regeneration devices for the approval of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Conformité Européenne (CE).
Dr. Pellegrini has published multiple peer review papers and serves as reviewer of prestigious journals. Over the years, she was the recipient of numerous awards including the Tenenbaum Award in Periodontal Research, the Divisional Excellence in Periodontics Award by the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine Association of Dental Alumni, the Lionel Abzug Scholarship Award, the Ralph and Jessica Kaslick Award, Columbia’s Program for Diversity and Inclusion in Commercialization and Entrepreneurship (DICE) Award, and the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research Young Investigator Award, among others.
Dr. Pellegrini is board eligible from the American Board of Periodontology, and is a proud member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Society, Columbia University Chapter. In her free time, Dr. Pellegrini enjoys spending time at her studio, playing the cello, piano and guitar, as well as traveling and spending quality time with her family.