Mondovi Dental

It is truly a great honor to have provided high quality dental care to my patients for close to 30 years. I never take this for granted and I feel proud every day I walk into my office. Over the years, dentistry has evolved into maintaining form, function, health and beauty for a lifetime. It is rewarding to educate my patients and be able to offer options that help restore and maintain teeth, periodontal health and smiles. The team at Kinderhook Family Dental is dedicated to providing qualit...Read Morey, advanced care to our patients. Our team is made up of real people who are easy to talk to and are empathetic to the needs of our patients. Each person who comes into our office is treated the same way we would treat a member of our own family. Our patients know this, and can expect the best care we have to offer with a gentle touch every time. After graduating Union College in Schenectady I attended New York University College of Dentistry. Upon graduation from NYU, I completed a residency program at the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Albany, New York. I love to learn and expand my professional and life experiences. I believe continuing education is vital to staying up to date with the latest products and technologies as well as treatment techniques. In addition to general and cosmetic dentistry I have a special interest in Dental Sleep Medicine (for more information check out www.isleepismile). Community involvement is important to me. I have remained committed to helping citizens in my community through organizing our annual Dentistry from the Heart event, sponsoring library, town and school events. I maintain membership in the following organizations: American Dental Association, the New York State Dental Association, the 3rd District Dental Association, The American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and The Academy of Clinical Sleep Disorders. Outside the office I enjoy spending quality time with my family. I enjoy traveling, bike riding, theater and reading. Read Less

I appreciate Dr. Starkman's invitation to join the team at Kinderhook Dental Arts. I have practiced in New York City for 30 years and share his philosophy of offering clinical excellence in a caring manner. We are also both dedicated to continuing education and technology upgrades, so I am proud that his office will afford me the same standards I have practiced on Park Avenue. Dentistry is truly the intersection of art and science. After attending Cornell University in Ithaca, I attend...Read Moreed New York College of Dentistry and completed a residency program at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York. In my Manhattan practice, I have interacted with patients and their families in a personal way, more typical of a small town. I find care can range from subtle to dramatic, but my suggestions are always tailored to individual needs and will always look natural I have a special interest in utilizing the Invisalign system for tooth movement. My husband and I moved full time to Columbia County ten years ago after our sons were "out of the house". I love to restore our old house. We love to cook (and eat!) We love to travel and spend time with our four legged family members. Looking forward to meeting you in the practice. Read Less

Doreen is devoted to attending to our patients needs, making sure each experience is as comfortable and anxiety-free as possible. She is always ready to go over finance options available to ensure patients receive the care and treatment they need to achieve a healthy, happy smile. Doreen is the lucky one who handles all of the medical coding and billing for oral appliances for patients with sleep apnea. When she is not working, she spends her free time at home with her husband, 2 children an...Read Mored golden retriever. She is inspired by home designers, decorators and loves dreaming up new projects to do around her home, often before the last project is completely finished! The part she loves the most is being able to shop for things, both old and new for her newest projects. Read Less

Elle recently moved to New York from Pennsylvania where she gained her dental knowledge after graduating from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources. She enjoys meeting all of our wonderful patients and helping them through each step of their care. Elle enjoys spending time exploring her new home with her boyfriend, Josh, and their pup, Duke.

Kathy is a registered Dental Hygienist with over 30 years of experience. She graduated from SUNY Delhi with a degree in Biology and furthered her education at Hudson Valley Community College, graduating with a degree in Dental Hygiene. She is certified in the administration of nitrous oxide and local anesthesia. She remains current in continuing education to provide optimal care and comfort to her patients. When not in the dental office, Kathy enjoys running and attending classes at the loca...Read Morel gym. She resides in Valatie with her daughter Sara. Read Less

Krissy has been a Registered Dental Hygienist practicing in Columbia County over the past 25 years. She graduated from Ichabod Crane Central High School in 1987. She then attended Hudson Valley Community College Dental Hygiene Program and earned an associate’s degree in the Health Sciences in 1992. She certified and licensed to administer nitrous oxide and local anesthesia and always stays current in continuing education courses. She passionate about providing my patients with quality care while...Read More establishing a comfortable, trusting relationship. While not providing care to her patients, she finds joy in spending time on the baseball fields and basketball courts watching her son Connor doing what he loves. Krissy is passionate about physical fitness and living a healthy lifestyle. Read Less

Denise enjoys assisting patients through dental procedures and the positive changes it has on their confidence and lives. Denise enjoys watching the Food Network Channel to learn new recipes from her favorite chefs Rachel Ray and Giada She is thankful for her supportive family who is always willing to sample her latest ethnic creation and join her for a leisurely walk or game of tennis.

Meghan was born and raised locally in Ghent. After graduating from Chatham High, she moved to Vancouver, Canada. Where she attended college and fell in love with the diverse culture that the city has to offer. Upon graduation, she moved back to New York and worked in the Aesthetics industry for 10 years, working with several classifications of devices. She is looking forward to learning the dental industry and applying her knowledge. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husban...Read Mored, Joe, and their two dogs, Oliver and Olivia. Read Less

Kaitlyn is one of our dental assistants and part time patient coordinator. She enjoys greeting patients, whether it’s their first time visiting the practice or if they have been coming for years. “I just want every patient to be able to hear the smile in my voice when they call or walk out the door and say that they had a great experience when they visit”. Kaitlyn also loves contributing to patient comfort and assisting Dr. Starkman during dental procedures on the days she is an assistant. I...Read Moren her spare time, she loves to catch up with her favorite TV shows and play video games. Read Less