Mark J. Melkonian, DDS
As a native of Armonk, New York, I feel privileged to have grown up
in an area with excellent educational resources. From an early age, I
took an acute interest in mathematics and science; biology and chemistry
in particular. This led me to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree at
Union College, a small liberal arts college in upstate New York. During
these formative college years, my interest in medicine grew
dramatically. My ultimate decision to pursue a career in dentistry
afforded me the option of balancing my interest in medicine with my
desire to help people while making a difference in their lives.
I embarked on my career in dentistry by attending New York University
College of Dentistry, graduating with honors in 2001. Upon completion of
dental school, I was selected as a General Practice Resident at
Westchester Medical Center. This one year program allowed me to expand
my knowledge basis and hone my clinical skills. This residency had
particular focus on oral and maxillofaci al surgery, oral-facial trauma,
and cosmetic and restorative dentistry. After working as an associate
dentist for three years following my residency, I joined with Dr. Robert
Schoenberg in 2004, when we opened Prospect Hill Dental. This new
hi-tech facility allows us to offer the latest in dental technology,
including low radiation digital radiography, intra-oral cameras, and
computer controlled anesthesia, for virtually painless injections.
I frequently attend continuing education courses to stay on the cutting
edge of modern dentistry thus enhancing our ability to offer new and
streamlined services to our patients.
Robert D. Schoenberg, DDS
Raised in rural Suffolk County, Long Island, I received my
undergraduate degree at Creighton University, a small Jesuit university
in the Midwest. I then became a graduate teaching assistant at Purdue
University, and finally chose a world-class dental center for
professional school, New York University College of Dentistry. These
early experiences have done much to form my professional balance. There
is, however, no substitute for being in practice over 47 years and still
enjoying the art and science of dentistry. During these many years, I've
developed a personal relationship with a great many of my patients and
make it a priority to get to know the needs of each individual. My
"family of patients" is truly like an extended family and I am grateful
for the privilege of caring for and knowing them.
By working with an outstanding staff, I have been able to provide
quality dental health care in a stress-free environment. Patients also
know they are welcome to telephone me at home if they have a question or
concern about their dental health. I enjoy having been a small-town
dentist who treated patients conservatively and with a sincere interest
in each person's well-being. As a former police officer, I have an
interest in Dental Forensics, and provide assistance to the State Police
of NY and CT, as well as local police agencies. Antique cars and
ping-pong are at the forefront of my hobby interests. Our nine children
and 17 grandchildren keep Rose and me pretty busy, too! Although mostly
retired at this time, I do manage to “stop” in for a visit almost daily
and try to stay involved in the office.
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