Dr. Richard Kobak, DDS
Dentistry
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Contact Info
(516) 433-2211
590 Jericho Tpke, Syosset, NY, 11791
About
Dr. Kobak was born in Brooklyn, NY and attended college at New York University. He completed dental school at the State University of New York at Buffalo, graduating in 1989 near the top of his class. After graduation, Dr. Kobak was accepted into North Shore University Hospital's general practice residency, and he continued there as chief resident for a second year. Dr. Kobak became an associate dentist in one of the more prestigious general practices in the area, and he worked in that capacity for three years. In 1994, he opened a private practice in Plainview, NY. In 2011, he built a new facility, to incorporate state-of-the-art dental technology, in Syosset, NY. Dr. Kobak has been a volunteer clinical instructor at Northwell Hospital since 1991 in their general dentistry division and has received many outstanding attending awards including the "2017 Attending of the Year" recognition. He lectures and mentors recent dental graduates as they continue their post graduate training. Dr. Kobak has a passion for dentistry and he invests many hours in continuing education. In 1994, he was one of the youngest dentists to be awarded Fellowship with the Academy of General Dentistry, which recognizes an extensive commitment to advanced education. His Fellowship required over 500 hours of coursework, in which he focused on cosmetic and implant dentistry. Dr. Kobak participates in several dental study clubs and is president of the Greater New York Dentists Association and a past president of the Long Island Dental Study Club. He is also a member of the American Dental Association, The New York State Dental Association, The Nassau County Dental Society and is active on several online dental forums. Dr. Kobak has been married since 1989 to his wife Amy, who is a physical therapist who works with children with special needs. He has two daughters, Jaime (and a son in law; George) and Blake. He enjoys playing golf, bowling and sports in general.
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