Dr.David Kavanagh, D.D.S

Meet Dr. Kavanagh

Dr. Kavanagh grew up in Long Island and served as a medic in the U.S. Air Force. He then went on to attend the prestigious University of Washington School of Dentistry in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Kavanagh has owned several dental practices and is proud to say that he also served as a dental officer in the U.S. Navy! He then decided to move back to New York and fell in love with the upper Hudson River Valley area. Dr. Kavanagh has been providing quality dental care for over 20 years and he loves to treat patients of all ages!

In his free time he enjoys spending time with his family, playing music, going to concerts, cooking and rooting for the Mets, Jets and Islanders! Dr. Kavanagh truly wants his patients to feel comfortable and make their experience fun. He has a calm aura and has lots of Navy stories to tell!

Q&A

Where did you grow up and what brought you here?

Lake Ronkonkoma, NY. I moved away for dental school and decided to return to my home state.

What do you love most about this area?

I love the four seasons, outdoor activities, professional sports that aren’t far away. I also love the American history.

What is your philosophy of care? I treat patients as if they were part of my family.

What is a quote you strive to live by? It’s not how others make us feel that is the most important in life but rather how we make others feel.

What do you wish you could tell every patient and why? I genuinely care about your overall health. I love what I do. Its very satisfying to take care of people and make them feel good.

If you could tell patients to do something (and they actually would), what would it be? Take care of yourself.

Why did you decide to become a dentist? I worked in a hospital as a medic so medicine and problem solving interested me.

Who inspires you ?  David Goggins

Tell us about your team! Our team is energetic, dedicated, and passionate about their work… and fun!

What is your favorite activity outside of work?  My favorite activities are music; performing or listening and sports!

Where can we most likely find you on the weekends?  Visiting historical sites, fishing or skiing.

How do you like your coffee or tea?  Coffee with half and half, tea straight up!

What movie can you watch over and over again? Wildhogs, Animal House and It’s a Wonderful Life.

What is your superhuman strength that no one knows about? I remember numbers!

What volunteering or passion projects do you do outside of the office? Coaching youth sports; soccer and lacrosse.

Reviews & Testimonials

"I am extremely grateful for today’s visit as a new patient, the scheduling was perfect timing for me and Doctor Kavanagh’s recommendations today were a life changer. Thank you very much."

P.M.

Google

"Dr. Kavanaugh is an excellent dentist who takes the time to explain any dental concerns you may have. The office staff is very personable and my hygienist, Ashley, is very thorough and gives helpful suggestions on dental hygiene."

K.O.

Google

"Nobody else could fit me in for my emergency, but Dr. Kavanagh’s team got me in fast and fixed the tooth pain placed a crown for me before I started seriously considering just yanking the tooth myself or getting it extracted.He saved my natural teeth and the crown he placed is a straight up a work of art, he did an amazing job and is the best person to go to for one. You can tell the crown is worth the money because He remains current with modern techniques and technology and utilizes high-quality tools and equipment and that’s what you should look for and he’s got it all. you leave fully informed without needing to look things up on your own on google. He’s extremely professional and carries himself like he actually knows what he’s doing and the staff is friendly super friendly and have a lot of patience. Go here if you want solid work without the usual dental misery."

H.

Google

"This is an exceptional dental practice. The staff is attentive, courteous and skilled. Dr. Kavanaugh did an amazing job restoring my teeth, smile and confidence. I am completely satisfied with the care I received."

L.B.

Google

"It was quite the experience. I chose to go to Columbia Family Dentistry for a couple reasons.Mainly it is close to home. Dr. Kavanagh, and if you need something done, you don't have to go somewhere else. They have excellent dental hygienists, using latest technologies, and are great about making dental hygiene recommendations so you can take better care of your teeth between visits. You know I can't ever remember ever having so much technology in my mouth, which are major improvements in dental technology over the past five years. Ashley is my hygienist, and she did an excellent job. As well as take care of my teeth, she offered me a couple of things I can do to improve my dental health to take better care of my smile, especially as I get older. Dr. Kavanagh is great too, very thorough, personable, and just the type of dentist I really wanted.The support staff is very friendly and knowledgeable too. Jennifer and Rachel. I was able to sign up for their Smiles Savings Plan for great savings for me. It will have me smiling All the Way PAST the bank, with a stop on the way of course. Yes, I am looking toward a permanent relationship with Columbia Family Dentistry, thank you ALL for your service and support.Sincerely,Christopher Chartrand"

C.C.

Google

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