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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

"Staff was very friendly, place was clean. Rachel Knaust was professional and very sweet. She explained everything she was doing. Her assistant was also very nice and made sure I was comfortable during my procedure. I had a very positive experience as a new patient."

B.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

"Friendly, welcoming and professional staff."

M.P.

Google

"vERY GOOD EXPERIENCE. vERY GENTLE AND CARING PEOPLE."

V.C.

Google

"We are completely happy and satisfied with the welcome and care provided by all staff on for this appointment."

B.D.

Google

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