Welcome to Newark Family Dental
There is nothing worse than feeling like you’re “just a number.” For some people, going to the dentist is a terrifying, anxiety-producing experience filled with dread, fear, and panic. Dental work doesn’t need to be scary.
Newark Family Dental tries hard to change the perception of going to the dentist.
From the moment you walk in the door, you’re warmly greeted by our wonderful front desk personnel. You’re then guided back to your hygiene chair for your dental cleaning by our skilled hygienists, you are treated like a person who has individual concerns, needs, and fears. Our skilled doctors are assisted professionally by our amazing assistants who try their best to put you at ease and make your visit as pleasant as possible. We strive for pain-free dentistry with the latest knowledge and equipment. We offer nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, to get the extra-scared or nervous patients through their appointments.
We work with you and your insurance to take the financial pain out of dental work. We offer a variety of payment options, along with CareCredit, an interest-free credit card option to finance larger procedures. We can assist you in filing with your insurance company and help you maximize your yearly allowance. We are participating providers with Excellus BCBS and Cigna for Wegmans employees. Going to the dentist doesn’t have to be scary for your wallet.
Come visit us and see what we mean by a “gentle and caring place”.
About our practice.
Our Services
Bonding and White Fillings
Bonding is a popular method to enhance the aesthetics of your smile. Bonding can be used to correct cracks or gaps in teeth, as a filling after a cavity has been removed, or to cover up stains or discolored teeth.
Bridges
Dental bridges are a great way to replace missing teeth. Your existing teeth are used to literally create a bridge to cross the area where your tooth is missing. Bridges are made from gold, metal, alloys, or porcelain to ensure that they are strong and durable.
Crowns
Crowns can be made from porcelain, porcelain fused to metal, or a full gold crown. To maintain a natural look and feel a porcelain finished crown is best, as it can be matched to the shade of your other teeth. This will allow it to blend in and appear just like one of your natural teeth.
Dental Hygiene
While at our office, we make sure that you receive the highest level of service and ensure that our dental work is of the highest quality.
Dental Implants
Dental implants are a permanent and appealing solution to replace missing or extracted teeth.
Dentures
Dentures are a replacement for missing teeth that can be removed and put back into your mouth as you please.
Meet The Doctors
Dr. Kathleen Poleon graduated from the SUNY Buffalo School of Dental Medicine in 2003 after completing undergraduate and graduate degrees at SUNY Geneseo, Rochester Institute of Technology, and the University of Rochester. Her background in psychology, human resource development, and biology allows her to blend clinical excellence with a compassionate, patient-centered approach.She completed a General Practice Residency at Millard Fillmore Gates and Buffalo General Hospitals and later served as an attending dentist, mentoring newly graduated dentists. Dr. Poleon stays current through continuing education and is a member of the ADA, NYS Dental Association, Seventh District Dental Society, and the Monroe County Dental Society.
A self-described lifelong dental-phobe, Dr. Poleon is especially attuned to anxious patients and is dedicated to making each visit as comfortable and stress-free as possible. We offer nitrous oxide, in-operatory video, and headphones to help patients relax. She has worked closely with Mary since arriving in Newark over 12 years ago—Mary is a tremendous comfort to patients, and one they hope never retires.Outside the office, Dr. Poleon enjoys spending time with her husband and their three kids, along with hiking, gardening, spending time in Muskoka, Canada, and travelling to Hawaii.
Dr. Thomas Miller earned his undergraduate degree in biology from the University of Rochester and graduated from the SUNY Buffalo School of Dental Medicine in 2005. He completed his General Practice Residency at Millard Fillmore Hospital and practiced in Buffalo before working at his own practice in Brighton from 2007 to 2021.
Dr. Miller joined the Newark practice in 2021 and brings extensive experience and a patient-focused approach to care. He is a member of the ADA, NYS Dental Association, Seventh District Dental Society, and the Monroe County Dental Society and regularly participates in continuing education.
In his free time, Dr. Miller enjoys hiking, gardening, and outdoor activities with his wife, their three children, and their two Goldendoodles, Skoka and Maui.
Dr. Marc Feldman graduated from the SUNY Buffalo School of Dental Medicine in 1997. He completed his residency at Genesee Hospital in Rochester, NY in 1998. Dr. Feldman previously worked in his own Penfield practice from 1998-2023.
Dr. Feldman enjoys spending time with his adult children, grandchildren and two dogs. In his spare time he likes woodworking and forging.
Make your dream smile a reality!
So what are you waiting for? Call our office today to book an appointment.
