Dr. Emma completed a prestigious accelerated combined degree program earning her BS in Biology and DDS in six years rather than eight. Dr Emma received her DDS with honors from the State University of New York Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine in 1993 graduating in the top of her class. Dr Emma was awarded her orthodontic certificate for specialty training in orthodontics from New York Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine in 1995.
Dr Emma received numerous awards including the Leon Eisenbud Oral Pathology Award, Oral Medicine and Surgery Award and Orthodontics Excellence Award.
Dr Emma served on the faculty at New York Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine as a clinical professor of postgraduate orthodontics teaching orthodontic residents and overseeing patient care.
Dr. Emma is a sought-after speaker on orthodontics and has hosted continuing education courses at Nassau County Dental Society, the Greater Long Island Dental Meeting and Farmingdale School of Dental Hygiene. In addition, she was named as a “Doctor of Distinction” by Long Island Pulse magazine and featured in The Knot Bridal Magazine for an Invisalign Bridal Makeover.
In addition to her Long Island private practice in Garden City, Dr. Emma is an active community volunteer and recognized for her altruism and philanthropy.
Away from the office, Dr. Emma enjoys spending time with her husband Jim and three children traveling or relaxing at the beach.