Robert D. Aufrichtig, D.M.D. has been practicing in Mt. Kisco since 1993. Before that, he practiced in Boston and New York City. He received his D.M.D. degree from Boston University and his B.A. in Economics from Brandeis University. Additional specialized training was received through a Fellowship in Pediatric Dentistry at the Rose F. Kennedy Center at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
Dr. Rob is a member of the American Dental Association, the Ninth District Dental Society and the New York State Dental Association. In his spare time, Dr. Rob enjoys golf, yoga, hiking, sports, cooking and spending time with his wife and two children.
The most gratifying thing for me is when I help conquer a patient 's fear of dentistry. It is the moment when the patient stands up from the chair and says, 'Thanks, Dr. Rob. I don 't know why I was so scared. That wasn 't so bad.' That makes my day. How do I do it? It 's nothing mysterious. It is all about understanding their fear and treating them in a kind, gentle manner. Never lecturing or scolding them. Taking the time to listen, explain and understand. And using the latest techniques and technology so I can provide stress-free treatment and prevention.
I know that many people are scared of the dentist. But I also know that everybody wants a beautiful, healthy mouth. I am proud that I help people overcome their fear while providing them with the finest dental treatment. That's why my patients always leave my office smiling. Perhaps they are relieved to have found stress-free dentistry, or maybe they're showing off their healthy teeth and glowing smile. I guess it's a bit of both.