She grew up in the Bronx, New York and attended New York University. Dr. Bonifate graduated from SUNY at Buffalo, School of Dental Medicine as a doctor of dental surgery with a concentration in Oral Diagnostic Sciences and Oral Pathology. She completed an advanced education program in Restorative and Cosmetic Dentistry at the Veterans Association of Western New York and went on to receive her certification from the renowned Implant Continuum at Columbia University, School of Dental Medicine.

Dr. Bonifate continually strives to provide the highest standard of care. She is enthusiastic about pursuing continuing education on both a local and national level so as to keep current with evolving techniques. Her advanced knowledge allows her to offer state of the art options to provide her patients with the best treatment based on their individual needs. Dr. Bonifate believes in a collaborative approach to dentistry. She believes in dedicating quality time to consult with and educate her patients so that they can work together to make informed decisions about their treatment.

Dr. Bonifate has built a reputation based on her warm and gentle demeanor. She understands that a dental office can be an intimidating place. She strives to provide a more familiar atmosphere to alleviate dental anxiety, which includes offering oral conscious sedation, if needed. Her patients comfort and overall experience are her top priority.

Dr. Richard Chae is a general dentist whose goal is to help patients keep their natural dentition for as long as possible. If treatment is warranted, he is committed to providing exemplary dental care in a minimally invasive fashion and believes that neither function nor form takes precedence -- as both are equally important. He also believes in taking a collaborative approach to dentistry, where quality time is dedicated to educate patients and listen to their concerns in order to facilitate well-informed treatment decisions. Patient comfort is paramount to him and he always strives to provide a gentle, relaxing experience.

Dr. Chae grew up in nearby Irvington and is proud to be serving his community. He graduated from Binghamton University with a degree in cell and molecular biology and earned his DDS from the State University of New York at Buffalo. He completed his general practice residency at New York Medical College where he focused on restorative and cosmetic dentistry. In order to provide the highest possible level of care and esthetics, he regularly travels to pursue continuing education.

Patients frequently compliment our friendly and professional staff, who are carefully chosen for their experience and dedication to quality care. Many of our staff speak multiple languages. We can accomodate those who speak Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Albanian and Korean.

Mariangela has worked in the dental field for over 26 years. Her goal is to assist each patient in achieving and maintaining long-term dental health and a beautiful smile. She helps patients realize the importance of oral health and its connection to their overall health. She takes great pride in finding solutions to help our patients afford their dental treatment by working with their insurance or making financial arrangements.

Lenora has been practicing as a hygienist for over 20 years. She is dedicated to providing the highest standard of dental care to her patients while building long-term relationships. Her goal is to make everyone feel comfortable and to know that she genuinely cares about their wellbeing.Lenora lives in Eastchester with her husband and two children.

Marlene has been a Certified Dental Assistant for 15 years. She enjoys meeting new patients and takes pride in making sure they are comfortable while receiving treatment. Marlene loves being part of a team that puts patients first and continuously strives for improvement.

Rosemarie is an essential part of our team. She has worked in the dental eld as a Certied Dental Assistant for 18 years. As a treatment coordinator, she enjoys helping patients with their dental needs. She is a dedicated, compassionate, and service-focused. She prides herself on her polite and well-mannered demeanor, which builds a strong rapport with colleagues, patients, and providers. She is passionate about helping others and is always eager to learn new concepts and skills. In her spare time, Rosemarie enjoys hiking and running with her two children.

Cynthia graduated in 2018 from Monroe College with her Associate's Degree in Medical Assisting. She has been in the dental field since 2016 and aspires to further her dental education to become a Dental Hygienist. In her free time Cynthia enjoys attending church services and functions.

Gabrielle 'Gabby' Lugo, was born and raised in the Bronx and prides herself on her patient intake and care. Her goal is to always be clear and informative with patients in order to provide a seamless experience. She is highly organized, pays strong attention to detail, loves a good challenge, and enjoys broadening her knowledge of dentistry. In her spare time Gabby loves to travel and try new foods. If she is not at work, you can find her breaking a sweat working out at the gym, at home with family, singing karaoke or playing board games.

Christine has a Bachelors degree in Psychology from Binghamton University. She went on to receive a Dental Hygiene degree and license to administer nitrous oxide and local anesthesia from Hudson Valley Community College in 2013. Her passion for the dental field is exemplified by her commitment to providing comprehensive individualized care to her patients. She is compassionate and dedicated to helping her patients achieve optimal oral health. In her free time she enjoys cooking, traveling, and running.

A standard of excellence in personalized dental care enables us to provide the quality dental services that our patients deserve. We provide comprehensive treatment planning and use restorative and cosmetic dentistry to achieve optimal dental health.

As a practice, we are true believers that preventative care and education are the keys to optimal dental health. We focus on thorough exams to check the health of your teeth and gums, performs oral cancer screenings and take dental x-rays when necessary, as outlined by the American Dental Association guidelines.

fluoride are all helpful in preventing dental disease. Although we focus on the beauty of your smile, we are also concerned about your overall general health. A review of your medical history can aid us in providing the best care for you as an individual.

Many people have unexplained pain from filled back teeth, which is usually due to hairline cracks in the chewing part of the tooth. Placing crowns on these teeth relieves the pain and allows a return of full dental function for these teeth. In front teeth, older fillings can both weaken the teeth and cause appearance problems due to staining or chipping. Porcelain crowns and bridges are suitable in cases where porcelain veneers are not. In teeth with root canal fillings, crowns can prevent breakage.

Bronxville Family Dental offers child dentistry in with our traditional family practice. We will gently examine your childs teeth and gums. X-rays may be taken (to reveal decay and check on the progress of your childs permanent teeth under the gums). We may clean your childs teeth and apply topical fluoride to help protect the teeth against decay. We will make sure your child is receiving adequate fluoride at home. Most important of all, we will review with you how to clean and care for your childs teeth.