43 Results for Orthodontics near Rochester, NY

Dr. Comella's Biography — Growing up in the Town of Webster, Dr. Comella is a native Rochesterian, and graduated from RL Thomas Webster High School. After graduation, he entered the US Air Force for a four-year tour which took him to Texas, South Korea, and Mississippi. It was in the Air Force that he started his path in dentistry through his training and work as a dental lab technician. At this time he also learned to fly aircraft, and earned his pilots license. Following his tour in the Air Force, Dr. Comella earned his Bachelor and Master of Science from Rochester Institute of Technology’s (RIT) College of Engineering. His education in the field of mechanical engineering laid a perfect foundation from which he moved onto completing his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree, and ultimately his specialized degree in orthodontics from the State University of New York at Buffalo. From Buffalo, Dr. Comella returned to his native home of Rochester to be near his family, and open his own practice. Over the past ten years, Comella Orthodontics has grown to become one of the top orthodontic practices in the country, and it has been Dr. Comella’s goal to make every patient’s experience at Comella Orthodontics an enjoyable one. When you meet Dr. Comella you will instantly see he is passionate about being an orthodontist, and is respected by his patients, their families, and his colleagues. He is an extremely down-to-earth person, with an exceptional ability to obtain the best smile possible for his patients. Dr.Comella is one of the premier providers of lingual braces (braces that are placed out of sight behind the teeth), as well as conventional braces. He is viewed as a leader in his field, and lectures around the world in addition to sitting on the board of the American Lingual Orthodontic Association. When you come to Comella Orthodontics you are greeted with a friendly smile, and treated with genuine compassion. Dr. Comella prides himself on making sure that the experience of each patient is a positive and fun. Assisting him in this process is Trevor, Dr. Comella’s dog, a gorgeous Shiba Inu, that regularly comes to the office. Make sure to say hi to Trevor when you stop in. Most recently, Dr. Comella developed the Harmony Expert Program. An in-office course that he developed to train orthodontists, and their teams, how to best utilize lingual braces in order to offer their patients superior results. Orthodontists from around the country travel to Rochester to attend this specialized two-day course which includes a lecture on day one, and a hands-on in-office experience on day two. The course is offered monthly, and has been a fantastic way for Dr. Comella to further share his experience and expertise. In his spare time, Dr. Comella is an extensive traveler and avid adventure seeker, which includes his hobbies of scuba diving, amateur car racing, skiing, and he also plays the piano.

Dr. Kaufman's Biography — Over the last 20 years I have had the privilege of treating more than 10,000 patients and giving them the smile they have always dreamed about.Orthodontics allows me to change the way a person feels about themselves. In order to give my patients the ultimate care, I am continually learning and staying on top of the newest and best orthodontic techniques. By attending numerous seminars, including the Damon Forum and AAONational Orthodontic meetings, I am able to give my patients the most efficient treatment and state-of-the-art care they deserve.Technology is always changing, and orthodontics is no different. My goal is to provide my patients with the best and newest techniques to give them a smile they love in the shortest amount of time possible. I also continue to share knowledge with my dental peers by lecturing at numerous dental study groups. Family is extremely important to me and I have been blessed with a wonderful family. I have been married to my beautiful wife Elizabeth for 25 years and have enjoyed every minute of our time together. We have two children, Brianne and Tyler. Brianne is presently in college and wants to follow in my footsteps to become an orthodontist. Tyler is my athlete and plays hockey and lacrosse at a very competitive level. We also have a golden retriever named Macie. I am an avid golfer and am always looking for a game. Just don't ask me what my handicap is! I also love to fish and boat. This year I really got into fly fishing for salmon. I love to travel and truly enjoy the great outdoors!

Dr. Giangreco's Biography — Dr. Giangreco received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Rutgers University. He attended the University of Buffalo Dental School and completed masters-level orthodontic training at Northwestern University, where he graduated top of his class. Frequent lecturer, sharing his orthodontic expertise with area dental societies and study clubs on subjects including the advantages of 3-D Diagnostic Imaging, the Damon System and Invisalign. Published internationally on the concept of orthodontic computer imaging, a technique that allows him to predict orthodontic results with great detail and accuracy. Member of the Craniofacial Team at Strong Memorial Hospital, specializing in the treatment of cleft palate and skeletal jaw growth dysfunction. Instructor for Ormco Corporation, a leader in the development of innovative orthodontic products, training fellow orthodontists on the placement and use of TADs, a breakthrough technology in the field of orthodontics. Dr. Giangreco lives in Webster with his wife, Tricia, and their two sons, Vincenzo and Domenic. Family time is a top priority along with providing quality orthodontic care for his patients. Dr. Giangreco enjoys golf and snow skiing. If you are an early riser, look for him waterskiing on Irondequoit Bay at daybreak.