Dear Patient-

As you are aware, these are trying times for all of us. Due to concerns for the well-being of our patients, as well as the staff, we are making changes to our office hours to address the Covid-19 pandemic. Following the recommendations of the American Dental Association, as well as the government, we have decided to limit treatment at our office to emergency care only.

Much like most other medical facilities, all elective care, which for us, includes cleanings and routine dental procedures, will be postponed for the next few days. We have made this decision with an abundance of caution to ensure the health of our patients, our staff, and the general public at large.

We are hoping that this unexpected disruption to our services will be of short duration. Depending upon the directives of the federal and state governments, when things normalize, we will again be able to accommodate the full spectrum of dental treatment. As healthcare providers, we are committed to always putting our patient’s safety first.

We ask for your patience during this time of a National Emergency and have always appreciated your confidence with our attention to your health.

If you are calling to check on or to change an appointment, please leave a message or, better yet, send an email to mail@dental-nyc.com.

If this is a dental emergency, you may still call the office number or text Dr. Aschheim at 917-623-8440 or Dr. Arteaga at 917-692-1224. We will return your call as soon as possible. We have also opened a Twitter feed; @dentalnyc44, where we will be posting periodic updates. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Thank you, and stay healthy!

Dr. Aschheim and Dr. Arteaga

212-988-2955

Dr. Kenneth W. Aschheim

Dr. Kenneth W. Aschheim graduated with honors from New York University College of Dentistry. His postdoctoral training includes a residency in General Dentistry at Bronx Municipal Hospital Center/Albert Einstein Medical School and a residency in Dental Anesthesiology at the Manhattan VA Hospital/ New York University/ Bellevue Hospital Center. He joined the staff of the Department of Dentistry at the Mount Sinai Medical Center as a Clinical Instructor and was promoted to Assistant Professor in 1992. In 1999, he was promoted to Section Chief of Esthetic Dentistry and Advanced Technologies and was elevated to Associate Clinical Professor in 2004. In 2011, he joined the faculty of New York University College of Dentistry's Advanced Programs in Esthetic Dentistry for International Dentists as an Adjunct Associate Clinical Professor.

Dr. Aschheim has more than 30 years of private practice experience in all aspects of cosmetic and restorative dentistry. He has lectured and conducted workshops throughout the world and has been a contributor to the dental literature. In 2015, the third edition of his textbook, Esthetic Dentistry: A Clinical Approach to Techniques and Materials (Elsevier), which include the latest esthetic technologies, was published. His book is used in dental schools throughout the country and has been translated into Spanish and Polish. He has also served
as a consultant to numerous dental companies on various dental technologies as well as esthetic issues.

Following the September 11th attack of the World Trade Center, Dr. Aschheim became a dental consultant to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in New York City (OCME NYC). He was instrumental in setting up the digital image acquisition section and served as a liaison between OCME and the developer of the dental identification software used by OCME. Since then, he has helped develop new software that should further reduce the time necessary to dentally identify disaster victims. He has lectured on the topic on four continents and was appointed Assistant Chief Forensic Odontologist to OCME NYC in 2009. In 2014, he was appointed assistant chair to the FBI’s Scientific Working Group for Disaster Victim identification. He has also consulted throughout the world to numerous government agencies as well as the National institute of Science and Technology (NIST) where, in 2015, he became a member of the Crime Scene and Death Investigation Subcommittee of the Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science. In 2011, he was honored with the ADA SCDI Informatics Award and in 2016, he was recognized by the American Academy of Forensic Sciences for the work that he has done in the field of forensic standards.

Dr. Yakir A. Arteaga

Dr. Yakir A. Arteaga graduated with honors from New York University College of Dentistry in 2000. He received two years of postdoctoral training in general dentistry at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City and completed a one-year clinical concentration program in Aesthetic Dentistry at NYU. His work focused on full mouth rehabilitation, esthetics, and implant dentistry, which enables Dr. Arteaga to treat a full range of patients’ dental needs.

Dr. Arteaga’s clinical practice is dedicated to improving and maintaining overall dental health for each patient. Personal attention and customized care are paramount. Every patient is evaluated and treated using the most up-to-date approaches and equipment while offering “old-fashioned” caring and support.

Beyond his private practice, Dr. Arteaga is actively involved in resident training. He joined the staff of the Mount Sinai Department of Dentistry in 2002 as a Clinical Instructor and was promoted to Section Chief in 2004. He is currently a Clinical instructor in NYU’s Esthetic Dentistry Program for International Dentists.

Dr. Arteaga is very active in the dental community. He has lectured extensively, both nationally and internationally, on current developments in aesthetic dentistry, dental technology, dental implantology, and reconstructive dentistry. He has published articles on both dental implantology and aesthetic dentistry.

Dr. Arteaga serves on the Membership and Peer Review Committee of the New York County Dental Society and has been recognized for his professional leadership by the New York State Dental Association. He is also active in a number of other regional and national professional organizations, including the New York Academy of Dentistry (Editor 2016), The Pierre Fauchard Academy, and the American College of Dentists.

His fluency in Spanish has permitted him to organize and lead outreach programs to La Romana, Dominican Republic, and Granada, Nicaragua. These programs contribute dental services to children and adults who would not otherwise have access to needed care. In La Romana he was instrumental in the development of a fixed dental clinic, in conjunction with the The New York Academy of Dentistry and Fundacion MIR.

Dr. Arteaga lives in Brooklyn with his wife and two children. He enjoys travel, photography, and working out. He completed the 2015 New York City Marathon and has numerous half marathons, 10Ks, and 5K under his belt.