Dr. Kurt M. Krause, D.M.D., is a highly distinguished dentist in Cranford, New Jersey. He started the private and independent practice Krause Dental Care so his patients can experience highly individualized fine aesthetic and essential dentistry for a healthy smile helping them live and feel better. We have become a trusted dental home with a family tradition of excellence.

I am amazed by the organization and beauty of healthy natural systems and find the head and neck region especially the oral masticatory system of wonderfully efficient and effective design. In dentistry I directly see the benefits of improved oral health varying from relief of pain to the restoration of pleasant appearing form, color and proper function as very satisfying. My unwavering focus has been to lead my patients to the best in dentistry and aligning that goal with striving for excellence to improve their oral health and smile. Committed to the art and science of dentistry, he attributes his professional values and dedication to practice quality dentistry to his father, Dr. Frank W. Krause, a highly respected orthodontist with his own practice in Cranford for fifty years. Dr. Krause credits his mother, a long-time community volunteer in Cranford, for his strong communication skills.

In preparation for his career, he received his bachelors degree in chemistry from Allegheny College, PA. Then, he completed his Doctorate in Dental Medicine at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in 2002. Subsequently, Dr. Krause concluded a general practice residency at the State University of New York at Buffalo, Kaleida Health. After completing a two-year internship with the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Departments of Orthodontics, and Periodontal Prosthesis, he began practicing general dentistry in Philadelphia. He maintains professional affiliations with the American Dental Association, New Jersey Dental Association, Union County Dental Association, and is a past member of the Academy of General Dentistry and Sports Dentistry. Dr. Krause regularly advances his professional skills through continuing education seminars, courses and studying scientific literature to assist in providing optimal care.

Based on his dedication to positive outcomes, strong practice ethics and community support Dr. Krause has gotten the attention of independent organizations. He is recognized by America's Top Dentists (2011, 2016, and 2017) Consumers' Research Council of America. The Top 100 Registry included him for his outstanding career achievement and exemplary leadership as one of their choice doctors in New Jersey.

Being a native of Cranford he maintains close ties with his local community. He is a supporter of his local P.A.L. youth sports programs an organization that sparked his interest in fitness. Dr. Krause learned the benefit of healthy living habits and discipline from being a competitive varsity distance runner in both high school (St. Josephs H.S. Metuchen, NJ) and college. He won an Academic All-American Award in College. Professionally, he volunteered for Give Kids a Smile, the A.D.A. National Program of donated dental care, and made numerous oral health presentations to schoolchildren for Childrens Dental Health month. He holds yearly Oral Cancer screening events at his office in partnership with the Oral Cancer Foundation and volunteered his time to perform Oral Cancer Screenings for seniors organized by his local County Senior Citizen Council and Chronic Disease Coalition (2010 2016).

Passionate about his fitness, Dr. Krause supplements his fitness routines with swimming, cross-training, and hiking or backpacking. A member of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, he hikes segments of the 2190-mile Appalachian Trail and thus far has completed the entire sections of the trail in Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and West Virginia. Dr. Krause also enjoys fishing in inland and offshore waters.

Krause Dental Care, a family dental practice, is dedicated to providing the best dental care. Our warm and inviting environment is meticulously maintained and modern ADA accessible office established in 2009 with available onsite parking. We strive to know our patients, focus on their needs while maintaining their comfort and safety. Dr. Kurt Krause and friendly staff are energized in guiding you toward a great smile with optimal oral health then being your dental team to keep your teeth and smile for a lifetime.

The thought of needing dentistry brings up many concerns and/or anxieties. Well help by learning about your concerns and expectations and offering you our expert care, skill and judgment to best meet your needs by highly individualized planning, treatment and critical long term prevention programs. Dr. Krause and staff take the time to review the actual or potential concerns with your oral health and where youre doing well. We will tailor our efforts toward helping you understand how complete oral health can be achieved. When you visit Krause Dental Care, you can trust that your well-being and comfort are always our top priorities.

Dr. Krause believes in the strong evidence that oral health is connected to the overall health of the body, so considering our patient as a whole is essential for optimal care. Were committed to providing logical and straightforward professional recommendations that work to definitively treat or prevent the causes of any problems, and not just the symptoms. However, a dental rehabilitation plan need not be limited to complex treatment when efficient and effective conservative or conventional therapies may serve well. It is always best to resolve any problems or concerns you may be experiencing at earlier stages or prevent them from developing through regular visits. However when dentistry is needed we are prepared to perform it with high standards and quality consistent with current professional knowledge and techniques.

Dr. Krause and his team value service with long-term desirable outcomes. We believe patients receive value and optimal results when all considerations and requirements are followed in the process of rendering dentistry. Dr. Krause uses only the highest quality dental materials and premium dental laboratories to best meet his patient needs. Well-shaped teeth relate closely with their function and we can thoroughly evaluate if your smile can benefit from aesthetic dentistry. It will be a pleasure for our team to work with you and well be alert for any changes in your health over your future visits.

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