The Facing The Future Orthodontics Difference
(Hint – It’s Our People)
Our “front-office” staff are totally committed to making every visit a great experience. They’ve been carefully selected because they’re pre-wired to deliver top-notch customer service. No matter whether you visit our office in Riverhead or in East Hampton, we hope you’ll see what we mean.
Our clinical staff are highly trained and continue to attend continuing education events so they’ll always be experts on the latest treatments and advancements available. And, of course, they are all certified in CPR, sterilization, and other key functions related to patient safety.
MEET DR. GRAZINA
Dr. Victor J.R. Grazina– or Dr. Vic as our patients call him, lives in Westhampton with his wife, Jennifer, son, Nico, and daughter, Neila. You can find the family around the East End enjoying the beaches, farms, and natural beauty that abounds.
An admitted ortho geek, Dr. Vic is a lifelong learner and teacher of orthodontics. He earned two bachelor’s degrees from the University of Florida (Zoology and Human Nutrition) and then graduated Magna Cum Laude from SUNY Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, where he was elected by his peers to be President of his class and Chair of the Ethics Committee. He practiced general dentistry in Suffolk County and Manhattan for 3 years before earning his Orthodontic Degree at the prestigious Tufts University in Boston. Dr. Vic is a Damon System Mentor as well as a specialist on lingual orthodontics (braces hidden behind your teeth). He is currently the President of ALOA (the American Lingual Orthodontic Association) where he teaches other orthodontists how to use the most invisible option available.
He has a particular passion for treating airways in children and adults as he strives to improve the overall health of the patient. He is on a mission to create a generation of adults that have healthy airways by diagnosing and treating them as children.
Dr. Grazina often volunteers his time to advance the profession and provide dental services to people both locally and around the world. Ask him about his trips to Brazil and Vietnam!
MEET DR. TAYLOR
Dr. Hailey Taylor, DDS, MS – or “Dr. Hailey” as our patients call her, grew up in Northern California but after attending Stony Brook for her orthodontic residency, chose to join us here on the East End. She and Dr. Vic work together to bring high-quality care and great results Facing the Future Orthodontics is known for. Her mom, a nurse practitioner, actually told her, “Don’t be a doctor.” So, after finishing her bachelor’s degree from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts, Dr. Hailey worked for 3 years as a chemical engineer. While she had a passion for the science of engineering, she really wanted to work with people. That’s when she decided to go to dental school. Dr. Hailey completed her dental degree at UC San Francisco and then spent 3 years at Stony Brook to specialize in orthodontics. She loves how orthodontics combines science and art and allows her to build strong relationships with the patients and families we serve.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Our Mission – You’re In It
Providing our patients with world-class orthodontic treatment without the need for a trip into the city is what drives us. Seeing the difference it makes in our patients’ lives is the best part. Here are our core values:
- Facing The Future: We are originators and proponents of ideas that create the future.
- Above and below: We are above no one and no job is beneath us. Be humble and confident.
- Be the buffalo: Run towards the problem. Face your challenges and step outside your comfort zone!
- Kindness and compassion: Do not take anything personally and don’t make assumptions. Be kind!
- 5-Star Experience: We provide a 5-star experience in everything that we do.
Open and honest communication is the hallmark of our office. If you ever have questions or concerns, we encourage you to bring them to our attention.
OUR TEAM
Your Family Away From Home
Jessica
Clinical Lead
Cheryl
Clinical Assistant
Mirian
Clinical Lead
Alyssa
Clinical Assistant
Jennifer
Business Manager
Leslie
Community Outreach Coordinator
Chloe
Practice Integrator
Anne
Treatment Coordinator
Jackie
Scheduling Coordinator
Angela
Clinical Assistant
Nikki
Forever In Our Hearts
OFFICE TOURS
COME ON IN AND TAKE A LOOK AROUND
Come by for a visit and experience how warm and inviting our offices are. They reflect the personalities of the staff as well as the Doctors! Come by and check them out, or watch the videos below to get a feel for your second home!
When Dr. Grazina paired with Smile For A Lifetime (details below), he was featured in an article by the Suffolk Times! You can read the article here. This took place in 2015, when Facing The Future was better known than as Bach & Grazina. Enjoy learning how important smiles can be for kids and how Dr. Vic helps elevate their self-esteem.
Smile for a Lifetime
Donating Smiles. Changing Lives.
Facing The Future Orthodontics has teamed up with the Smile for a Lifetime Foundation to provide orthodontic scholarships to children ages 11-18 who normally would not be able to afford treatment. Scholarships are limited and based on several factors:
- Family income of no more than (200%) of the federal poverty level.
- Applicant must be between the ages of 11 – 18.
- Have “good” dental hygiene practices and had a dental hygiene check-up in the past 6 months.
- Must have a functional and/or aesthetic need for braces.
- Must currently be enrolled in school.
- Must demonstrate a positive attitude.
- Must follow and abide by the treatment plan set forth by the orthodontist.
To apply for a scholarship, please go to www.S4L.org and click on the Apply Today link to get started. Scholarships are handled through the National Smile for a Lifetime Foundation. For more information about scholarships, please call the national office at 719-535-2777.
