Medical Director

Dr. Jordan C. Ford

Dr. Ford launched Prism Veterinary Dentistry to create a practice in New York City solely focused on veterinary dentistry and oral surgery. His interest in dentistry first began in veterinary school where he witnessed the profound improvements in patient quality of life that can be achieved with recognition and treatment of oral disease.  He enjoys all aspects of veterinary dentistry and oral surgery, but he finds endodontics, orthodontics, and management of oral mucosal diseases particularly rewarding.
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Training:
  • Residency, Dentistry & Oral Surgery, The Animal Medical Center
  • Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, The Animal Medical Center
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
  • Bachelor of Arts, Harvard University
Veterinarian

Dr. Sydney Warshaw, DVM

Dr. Warshaw's interest in dentistry began during her time working in general practice and brought her to specializing in dentistry and oral surgery. She has witnessed the significantly improved quality of life that comes from proper dentistry and oral surgery intervention affords. She especially enjoys the oral/maxillofacial surgery side of the specialty, including fracture repair and cancer removal. She is also very passionate about client education in all its aspects.
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Education & Training:
  • Residency, Dentistry & Oral Surgery, Cornell University
  • Internship, Veterinary Emergency and Referral Group
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
  • Bachelor of Science, Penn State University
Anesthesiologist

Dr. Melissa Smith, DVM, PhD, DACVAA

Dr. Melissa Smith is a board certified diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia.  She enjoys all aspects of veterinary anesthesia and analgesia and brings a passion for both safety and comfort to the care of every patient.
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Board Certifications:
  • Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia
Education & Training:
  • Residency, Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia, University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine
  • Internship, Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, Angell Animal Medical Center
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Biomolecular Pharmacology, Boston University School of Medicine
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
  • Bachelor of Science, Chemistry (biochemistry concentration), Duke University