Named as a Hudson Valley Top Dentist Since 2007

Dr. Richard K. Whalen earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the State University of New York at Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine in 1992. Since that time, he has been committed to providing patients with complete comprehensive oral care, having studied at The Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI) and the Misch International Implant Institute, as well as many others.

Dr. Whalen established Dental Design Studio in 2005 and has been a prominent figure within the dental industry since 1992. He is a member of several renowned Dental Associations as well as local community organizations, including:

• The American Dental Association (ADA)
• The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD)
• The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD)
• International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI)
• The International Association of Comprehensive Aesthetics (IACA)
• Marist College Athletics Team Dentist
• Board of Astor Family Services
• Hudson Valley Business Scholars
• Community Matters 2

When he is not caring for his patients, Dr. Whalen finds his greatest joy in spending time with his two beautiful children, Zoe and Luke. He also spends his free time playing golf and attending live sporting events. Depending on the season you can find him at a Marist Basketball game, cheering on the Yankees, or supporting Notre Dame football, his alma mater.