Dr. Rachel Knaust

Meet Dr. Knaust

Dr. Rachel Knaust is a doctor of dental surgery who grew up in a small town in Greene County, New York. She attended Binghamton University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Integrative Neuroscience. She studied dentistry at the University of Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, and was inducted into the Lambada Lambda Chapter of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society. Dr. Knaust completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency program at the Albany-Stratton Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

Dr. Knaust enjoys working with patients to help them achieve a healthy smile that they are confident in!

Q&A

What is your area of interest in dentistry?

General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry.

What Organizations are you an active member of?

ADA, NYSDA

Where did you grow up and what brought you here?

I grew up just south of Albany and have always loved living in Upstate New York.

What do you love most about this area?

I love the changing seasons and the different activities that come with each one.

What is your philosophy of care?

Providing quality care with a minimally invasive approach to conserve and maintain natural teeth. Patient education is a very important factor in treatment as well; it is a collaborative effort between the dental team and our patients to maintain healthy smiles!

What would you do for a living if you weren't a dentist?

I’d be a teacher, I have always enjoyed helping others learn and have been a tutor, teaching assistant and a substitute teacher over the years.

What are you most passionate about professionally?

Working with patients to help them feel comfortable and confident with their smile.

Where can we most likely find you on the weekends?

Outside! I love to bike, hike and ski.

Reviews & Testimonials

"The staff was very knowledgeable and explained all of the details with me in depth. They are very professional."

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"I like most people avoid the dentist but my experience here was different. The office is in a converted house not some cold medical building which was welcoming. I am a veteran with PTSD and Anxiety the staff took that into account and walked me through every step of the way with respect and dignity and if I needed a break they were fine with that. Dr knaust who worked at the V.A. while doing my exam told me exactly what she was going to do and her exact location because of my PTSD. The dental assistant Kim was patience and reassuring and calming. My overall experience from the smile and welcoming from Jasmine at the front desk was above and beyond. I will say most medical offices are cold and unwelcoming but here they treat you with respect and dignity and as a family. You can tell by listening to the staff and how they interact with each other this is the dental office for you especially Veterans."