Now...let's meet Dr. Abraham

Jenny E. Abraham, D.D.S.

Dr. Abraham would also like to welcome you to our practice and our website. She would like to inform you about her background as well.

 

Isabella & Luke
  • Born and raised in Utica, New York which is a city west of Albany, Dr. Abraham was the youngest of four children.
  • She attended Blessed Sacrament Elementary School and then continued on to Utica Senior Academy High School, where she graduated with high honors.
  • Upon graduation Dr. Abraham moved to Albany to attend the State University of New York where she received a Bachelor of Science in Biology Degree after attending for four years.
  • Dr. Abraham heard about this wonderful place called Long Island. Her oldest sister had attended Stony Brook University. Dr. Abraham applied and was accepted to SUNY at Stony Brook Dental School. This, of course, was another four years of schooling.
  • Dr. Abraham became interested in orthodontics while she was in dental school. She was then offered a position in a three year residency to become an orthodontist.
  • So in 1999 she received a certificate in orthodontics along with many awards and many honors.
  • Dr. Tichler had heard all about Dr. Abraham and feels so fortunate she agreed to join his practice and become a partner.
  • In addition to practicing, Dr. Abraham has been a Clinical Assistant Professor at Stony Brook in the Orthodontic Department.



Professional Affiliations

Listed are some of the affiliations and awards and honors bestowed upon Dr. Abraham:

  • Co-founder of the Good Samaritan Dental Study Club, 2003
  • Member of the Dental Staff of Good Samaritan Hospital, Jan.2003 to present.
  • International Electronic Study Club of Orthodontics, 1998 - present.
  • American Dental Association, 1996-present.
  • New York State Dental Association, 1996-present.
  • Suffolk County Dental Society, 1996-present.
  • Committee on the New Dentist, 1996-present
    • Chairperson of Committee, January 2000 - January 2003
    • 1999 nominee for the New Dentist Leadership Award
    • Graduate Program Liaison 1998-1999
  • American Association of Orthodontists, 1996 to present
  • Northeastern Society of Orthodontists, 1996 to present
  • American Student Dental Association, 1995-1996
  • Founding officer, SUNY Stony Brook Chapter
  • Xi Psi Phi Dental Fraternity, Beta Nu Chapter, 1994-present



Awards and Honors

  • American Association of Orthodontists Award, 1996
  • American Society of Dentistry for Children Award, 1996
  • American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Award, 1996
  • Leon Eisenbud Oral Pathology Award, 1996

Now let’s get a little personal........

  • Dr. Abraham was so fortunate to meet a great guy named Christopher Surrusco, and in September of 2001they were married.
  • Chris is a math teacher at Sayville High School. Chris, a “Long Island boy”, was born and raised in Lake Grove.
  • Chris and Dr. Tichler have something in common....music. Chris is a great drummer and plays in a rock and roll band called The Retreads which is made up completely of teachers (now at the Snapper Inn in Oakdale in the Spring and Summer).
  • Guess who arrived in June of 2005? You’re right... Isabella's little brother Luke Anthony Surrusco! Spending time at Dr. Tichler and Abraham’s office, you are bound to see Luke at some point because Luke comes to work with Dr. Abraham everyday. He spends his day in our special nursery that has been set up especially for him.  Once in a while, you might even see Isabella in the office when her daddy brings her in to visit her little brother after school.
  • Dr. Abraham’s hobbies include reading mystery novels, biking, and ice skating and spending time with family and friends.