The Department of Dental Medicine at Westchester Medical Center is a full-service oral health department providing comprehensive dental care to children and adults. Our services extend beyond basic dental care and include expert treatment in endontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, pediatric dentistry, periodontics and prosthodontics.
Maintaining your oral health is an important part of your healthcare routine – good dental hygiene has been proven to play a role in maintaining overall physical health. The Dentistry Department at Westchester Medical Center offers a full range of dental services to adults and children.
- Endodontic Treatment
Commonly associated with root canal procedures, endodontic treatment addresses tooth pulp diseases and conditions which arise as a result of those diseases.
- Restorative Dentistry
Our comprehensive dental rehabilitation provides services to patients in need of oral prostheses and implants. Our advanced care and experienced staff are the first choice for restorative dentistry for the most severe cases in our region.
- Pediatric Dentistry
Our Pediatric Dentists are specially trained to diagnose and treat dental conditions in children with a compassionate non-threatening approach. Our goal is to ensure a positive dental experience for our youngest patients.
- Periodontics
Diseases affecting the supporting structures of teeth such as the gingiva, periodontal membrane and alveolar bone are treated with both surgical and non-surgical approaches by board-certified periodontists with extensive clinical training and experience.
- Ryan White Division
Our department provides safe and effective dental services and treatment for adult and pediatric HIV-positive and AIDS patients.
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Our department treats diseases involving the face, jaws, and related structures and, as part of a Level 1 Trauma hospital, is available to provide emergency oral and maxillofacial surgery to trauma victims as needed.
- Westchester Institute for Human Development
Our commitment to providing comprehensive oral treatment to our patients extends to developmentally disabled adults and children. By providing expert care in a compassionate and caring environment, we are able to ensure a positive and effective dental experience for those who may otherwise be unable to find appropriate care.
Rosa Martinez, D.D.S. (Director)
Endodontics
Peter Venokur, DDS (Section Chief)
General Dental Practice
Robert Bruskin, DMD
James Damascus, DDS
Peter DeLisi, DDS
Susan Holiday, DMD
Kavita Kohli, DDS (Section Chief, Pediatric Dentistry)
Gary Lighter, DMD
Rosa Martinez-Rosenberg, DDS (Section Chief, General Dental Practice)
Joseph Morales, DDS
Dino Moundroukas, DDS
Kevin O'Connor, DMD
Nadav Praff, DDS
Lewis Reznik, DDS
Patricia Seagriff-Curtin, DDS
John Tolli, DDS
Alan Winik, DDS
Sheldon Winik, DMD
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Anthony Alessi, DMD,MD
Christopher Amenedo, DDS
Adam Arnoldt, DDS
Jason Baker, DMD
Gerald Geldzahler, DDS
Jay Goldsmith, DMD
Michael Graffeo, DDS
Benjamin Kur, DDS
Michael Miller, DDS (Section Chief)
Bart Silverman, DMD
Frank Weber, DDS
Pediatric Dentistry
Jessica Levy, DDS
Vali Mohammadi, DMD
Aimee Saposnick, DDS
David Zirlin, DMD
Periodontics
Stuart Coleton, DDS (Section Chief)
The General Practice Residency in Dentistry at Westchester Medical Center is fully approved by the ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation and provides comprehensive clinical and hospital training in restorative dentistry, prosthodontics, periodontics, endodontics, pediatric dentistry, oral and maxillofacial surgery, anesthesiology, inpatient care, medical assessment, pain/anxiety control, medically compromised and special needs.
Program Director
Rosa Martinez, DDS
martinezr@wcmc.com
Program Coordinator
Elizabeth Chaliz
chalizE@wcmc.com
Office Location
Westchester Medical Center
Macy Pavilion, Room 1043
Valhalla, New York 10595
914.493.7622
About the Program
During this one year program, residents undergo didactic and clinical training within the various dental disciplines. Westchester Medical Center provides a robust learning environment and hands-on clinical training occurs in the outpatient suites, emergency rooms and operating rooms throughout the Center. Didactic training in the form of lectures, presentations, seminars and conferences occurs on and off site.