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Best dental practice I have ever used. So happy I found them.
Always a pleasure going to Dental Design Studio. The staff are incredible. Cleanings are painless and Dr. Whalen has done an amazing job replacing my veneers.
Office is beautiful and staff is professional and very friendly. Definitely recommend Dr. Whalen and staff!!!
The best Dentist in the Hudson Valley! Dr Whalen and his staff provide outstanding quality dental care with the latest technology, amazing skill, and a caring and compassionate dental team! ...
This place always treats me with kindness and consideration! Would recommend to anyone.
So I had an accident and my front two teeth were slowly dying and discoloring, specialists said my only option was Veneers. Dr.Whalen came highly recommended by friends and ...
Amazing professionalism! Pleasant staff and experienced dentistryโฆ The well designed modern office is meticulously maintained. As a kid I feared going to the dentist and now I actually look forward ...
I had a great experience at the Dental Design Center! The staff is friendly and attentive, making me feel comfortable from the moment I walked in. The facility is modern ...
Best dentist ever, fantastic team, top-notch technology, efficient, kind, caring, and unbelievably competent in every way. Cannot say enough great things about Dental Design Studio!
Dr. Richard K. Whalen
Dr. Whalen is committed to delivering the best that dentistry has to offer โฆ from state-of-the-art technology to exceptional comfort and personal attention.
- General dentistry to keep your teeth and gums healthy
- Restorative dentistry for optimal comfort, function and form
- Cosmetic dentistry to enhance the appearance of your smile
- TMJ treatment to return your jaw to comfort and eliminate pain
- Hygiene and periodontal therapy to keep gums healthy and protect you from certain health risks
- Implant dentistry to permanently replace missing teeth
- Metal-free dentistry (i.e. no mercury fillings) to restore the health, strength and appearance of your teeth
- Oral sedation to help even the most anxious patient completely relax
- Advanced dental technology for earlier diagnosis, more conservative treatment and comfortable visits
Dr. Richard K. Whalen serves patients from all over Dutchess, Ulster, Putnam and Westchester Counties. These patients come from Poughkeepsie, Rhinebeck, Fishkill, LaGrange, Wappingers Falls, Millbrook, Highland, Hyde Park, Pleasant Valley and surrounding areas.
Upload a close-up smile selfie. This is also an opportunity to share any concerns or desires you have regarding your smile.
Your dentist will send you a customized video addressing your questions and concerns. This video will also contain your unique, personalized recommendations.
Once youโve reviewed your recommendations, you can schedule an in-person visit with the dentist.
Meet the Team
We have carefully selected our team of assistants to create a friendly and professional atmosphere we believe you deserve. This group of people is integral to the overall success of our office because they are your first contact and are responsible for assisting you with scheduling, insurance, and other aspects of your healthcare experience. When you choose us as your provider, know that your needs are our priority and
that we will make every effort to accommodate your preferences. We understand the value of time, and do our best to schedule in such a way to get you in and out of the office quickly so you can go about your day. Oral health is a lifelong matter of importance. In establishing a trusting relationship through quality care and clear communication, we hope to support you and your family for years to come.
What to Expect as a New Patient
At Dental Design Studio, we want our patients to be as informed and educated as possible. We think that the more you know, the better decisions you can make for your dental care, and the more comfortable and confident you will be.
Dr. Whalen had a very special guest, Kanya, stay with him this weekend! Dr. Whalen and Kanyaโs dad, John, have been friends ever since they went to Notre Dame! She did a great job demonstrating how to brush your teeth!๐ฆทโจ
It is National Office Manager Appreciation Month! We are so happy to celebrate our incredible Office Manager, Allison! She is an incredible worker, and we are grateful for her everyday! Thank you, Allison, for everything you do for our office!โจ
We are happy to introduce our new Emface machine! Emface is a needle-free alternative to Botox that leaves your face more lifted, toned, and sculpted. If you have any questions, please call our office at (845)562-7653 and set up your free consult!
Congratulations to our winners of the Yankee tickets, Paul and Patrick! They even split the tickets so both of them would be able to attend the game! We hope you guys had a great time!โพ๏ธ
Here are some highlights from our trip to Myrtle Beach! The team had such a fun time, from our continuing education classes, to a Coastal Carolina football game! Thank you to Dr. Whalen for giving us another amazing experience!๐๏ธ
๐จATTENTION!๐จ We are giving away four โจFREEโจ tickets to tomorrow night`s Yankee game vs. the Toronto Blue Jays @ 7:05 pm at Yankee Stadium! All you need to do to enter is answer the trivia question correctly! If there are multiple correct answers, the winner will be chosen at random and notified by 6:00 pm tonight! Good luck!โพ๏ธ
Today, Aileen and Nicole represented our office in the Premier Medical Annual Prostate Cancer Walk! They had a great time walking to raise awareness for this cause!โจ
Dr. Whalen and some of his friends recently took a trip to Ireland! They had a lot of fun golfing and going to a Notre Dame football game! Go Irish!!!