Our Team
Richard J. Kobak, DDS, FAGD
Dr. Kobak was born in Brooklyn, NY and attended college at New York University. He then completed dental school at State University of New York at Buffalo, graduating in 1989 near the top of his class. After graduation, Dr. Kobak was accepted into North Shore University Hospital’s one-year general practice residency, and he continued there as chief resident the following year.
The doctor became an associate dentist in one of the more prestigious general practices in the area, and he worked in that capacity for three years. In 1994, Dr. Kobak opened private practice in Plainview, NY. In 2011, he built a new location, to incorporate state-of-the-art dental technology, in Syosset, NY. Dr. Kobak is a clinical instructor at North Shore University Hospital in their general dentistry division and has received several outstanding attending awards. He lectures and mentors recent dental graduates as they continue their postgraduate training.
Dr. Kobak has a passion for dentistry, and he invests many hours in continuing education. In 1994, he was one of the youngest dentists to be awarded Fellowship with the Academy of General Dentistry, which recognizes an extensive commitment to advanced education. His Fellowship required over 500 hours of coursework, in which he focused on cosmetic and implant dentistry. Dr. Kobak participates in several dental study groups and is past president of the Long Island Dental Study Club. He is also a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the American Dental Association, the Nassau County Dental Society, the Academy of General Dentistry, and he participates on the Acethetics internet dental forum for continuing education.
Dr. Kobak has been married since 1989 to Amy and has two daughters, Jaime and Blake. He enjoys playing golf, bowling, and sports in general.
Dental Hygienists
Kerri & Annette
Kerri and Annette have about 30 years combined experience as Registered Dental Hygienists. They are both very gentle, caring and diligent in their approach, carefully monitoring our patient's periodontal health. At every hygiene appointment, measurements are taken and compared to previous notes. Each patient is treated individually with a plan developed for his or her specific needs.
Kerri has been with Dr. Kobak since he has been in his private practice for over 17 years and has developed long term relationships with so many of our patients. Annette joined our team in early 2010 and has been a wonderful addition to our talented hygiene department. She is also trained and certified in the use and administration of local anesthetic and nitrous oxide sedation (laughing gas) for those who may require more than the usual "TLC" all of our patients receive! They both take pride in keeping up with the latest hygiene developments and have attended extensive continuing education to do so.
Dental Assistants
Nikki & Lauren
Nikki and Lauren have over 30 years combined experience chairside dental assisting. They are terrific at making dental visits as comfortable and relaxing as possible for our patients. Most of the procedures in our office are done "four-handed" with an assistant directly helping Dr. Kobak. This allows state of the art dentistry to be done as expeditiously and safely as possible. Our experienced assisting staff also ensures that all OSHA and CDC guidelines for infection control are fulfilled or exceeded. We follow a strict protocol for sterilization of all our equipment and use as many disposables as possible.
Administrative Staff
Heather, Diana, Maria & Nina
Heather, Diana, Maria and Nina have a combined 50 years of experience in dental office administration. They are extremely knowledgeable and helpful when it comes to scheduling and insurance concerns. They naturally make our patients feel right at home with their warm and friendly personalities. They work diligently to help with financial arrangements for those patients who need extensive treatment.
Schedule Your Visit Today!
We invite you to call 516-433-2211 and make your appointment with Dr. Kobak. Whether you need a checkup, you’d like to discuss smile makeover procedures, or you’re interested in improving your oral health with restorative dentistry, Syosset Dental is here to help. Our office is conveniently located in Syosset, NY near all the major highways, easily accessible from almost any location in Nassau, Suffolk or New York City. Be sure to visit our blog and subscribe for updates, and join our conversation on Facebook, too!
